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Ringed Kingfisher
Stanley Jones

Ringed Kingfisher (Megaceryle torquata)

Ringed Kingfisher (Megaceryle torquata torquata) Three subspecies have been described with only the nominate occurring in Costa Rica. Photographed this large Kingfisher along Hwy 34 between Quepos and Dominical in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica at Ri Savegre. Riparian, lowland rainforest at ca. 10 m (33 ft) elevation.
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Habitat
Riparian, lowland rainforest at ca. 10 m (33 ft) elevation.
Location
Between Quepos and Dominical in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica at Ri Savegre
Date taken
March 2007
Scientific name
Megaceryle torquata
Equipment used
Canon 30D with a Canon EF 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens. Shutter speed 1/250 with flash, f/4
aloktewari
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A top shot Stanley of this fellow with latest hairdo ... Wonderful sharing my friend ...
 
Nickstacey1964
Wowww... Look at that beak, Awesome

Wonderful feather detail, Stunning colours, Superb Kingfisher capture Stanley, Love it
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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