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Common Kingfisher (male)
bklim

Common Kingfisher (male) (CORACIIFORMES_Alcedinidae_Alcedo atthis)

This is migration bird also my favor bird.
This species has the typical short-tailed, dumpy-bodied large-headed and long-billed kingfisher shape. The adult male of the western European subspecies, A. a. ispida has green-blue upperparts with pale azure-blue back and rump, a rufous patch by the bill base, and a rufous ear-patch. It has a green-blue neck stripe, white neck blaze and throat, rufous underparts, and a black bill with some red at the base. The legs and feet are bright red. It is about 16 cm (0.63 in) long with a wingspan of 25 cm (1.0 in),and weighs 3446 g (1.21.7 oz).
Habitat
Tropical populations are found by slow-flowing rivers, in mangrove creeks and in swamps.
Location
Malaysia, Pulau Pinang, Byram
Date taken
27 Jan 2008
Scientific name
CORACIIFORMES_Alcedinidae_Alcedo atthis
Equipment used
FZ18 + 2xTC
Two super birds, two nice shots, and with great information, good work. Welcome to Birdforum.Net, look forward to seeing more from you.
 
Brilliant! in more ways than one.... A gorgeous colorful image that shows off this beautiful bird perfectly.
 

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