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Todiramphus sanctus sanctus
Sacred Kingfishers "[have] a turquoise back, turquoise blue rump and tail, buff-white underparts and a broad cream collar. There is a broad black eye stripe extending from bill to nape of neck." (Birdlife Australia)
Surveying the front yard from the branch of an African Mahogany (Khaya Senegalensis - I think).
"It is called “sacred” for it was said to be a holy bird for Polynesians, who believed it to have control over the waves." (Wiki)
Spotted on Nov 17, 2017
Submitted on Feb 11, 2018
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There is a special place in my heart for Kingfishers. Thanks for the write-up and thanks for sharing.