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Although the name is Common Kingfisher but it ain't that 'common' to be spotted here in Melaka. Spotted this one in Sungai Rambai's wetland, Melaka.
Spotted on Dec 7, 2010
Submitted on Jan 21, 2012
19 Comments
vibrant colors
Superb shot! great job
Thank you Sachin Zaveri & July Llanes-Bonilla !
Beautiful bird!
beautiful
Thank you KatCuff !
Yes Terri, this is such a beautiful bird. For me, most of the Kingfisher species are beautiful and have lovely colors. Thank you.
Amazing little bird!
Ooooooo, I wanna see one of these!!! Purdy. Looks like his back feather were painted on with a paintbrush
Thank you Atul !
this is so cool!!!
Welcome..!!
Thank you AshishNimkar !
Azri... here is your matching bird its exact specie race.
http://orientalbirdimages.org/search.php...
Yes AshishNimkar, I also think this is a Female one either. :) Thank you.
I think this is Female bird.
Thank you Gerardo Aizpuru and KarenL !
Stunning shot!
Wow beautiful shot