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Ceryle torquata
The largest of the Costa Rican Kingfishers, looks much like N America's belted Kingfisher
over the river
I have been trying to get one of my local belted kingfishers for about 6 mos. There is one that perches next to the highway and I see it generally when I have no time to stop, it isn't safe to stop, or I've left my camera home. So I was determined to spot one in Costa Rica. I lucked out finding this guy enjoying the brief rain shower
Spotted on Dec 23, 2011
Submitted on Jan 19, 2012
8 Comments
I didn't remember taking such a clear photo last year
Karen it is none but the Belted Kingfisher of the West that made me fall in love with kingfishers!!
Great series! In Costa Rica, we only say one or two which quickly flew away.
Big head, little body lol
beak looks like a dagger!
lovely spotting
Thank you so much, Karen!
Stunning photos Karen!