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African Pigmy Kingfisher
michha62

African Pigmy Kingfisher (Ispidina picta)

The African Pygmy Kingfisher is approximately 12-13 cm in length. A tiny kingfisher with rufous underparts and a blue back extending down to the tail. The dark blue crown of the adult separates it from the African Dwarf Kingfisher. The smaller size and violet wash on the ear coverts distinguish it from the similar Malachite Kingfisher.
An insectivorous species - it has no association with water.
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Habitat
Thorn scrub
Location
Awash NP, Rift valley, Ethiopia
Date taken
Nov 2008
Scientific name
Ispidina picta
Equipment used
Canon 40D + 400mm DO IS
fthsm
Wooow, what a beautiful bird and a great photo. Really glad to see this Mike.
 
julie61
Fantastic shot of this stunning KF Mike, I didn't know they had no association with water, I've learnt something new today o:)o:):t:
 
Adalia
What a riot of colour for a tiny bird!!! Superb!!

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Cora.
 

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