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Common Kingfisher
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Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthes)

The only Common King I met in Hong Kong and my modest record image. I think this is a juvi as the colour of the breast should be orange-brown in the adult. No chance of seeing it fishing, sorry.
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Habitat
Water catchment area near a reservoir
Location
Hong Kong
Date taken
Nov 2008
Scientific name
Alcedo atthes
Equipment used
50D 300 f4 + 1.4EF
bru.b
A very pale bird indeed! Superb pose and a beautifully composed image,Easty :t::t:
 

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Asia, Australia & Pacific Islands
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