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Sacred Kingfisher
julien

Sacred Kingfisher (Todiramphus sanctus)

Taken while on a boat on the Daintree river. These Kingfishers are mis-named as they are not fishing birds at all. As you can see his beak is very muddy from digging around in the muddy riverbank looking for crabs etc.
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Habitat
Edge of Rivers and waterways
Location
Daintree River
Date taken
July 2015
Scientific name
Todiramphus sanctus
Equipment used
Canon 70D 100-400
mali
Pretty light on this beauty Julien...Not doubting your word at all, but are you sure it hasn't been nest building with the dirt on its bill?
 
S K Gudi
Superb colors, contrasting bg & composition, Julien!! tfs & you got it right, it is a house sparrow.
 
delia todd
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That's so interesting Julien... it just never occurred to me that they weren't really 'fishers'.

A super picture you've taken of him too - very well done lass.
 
aloktewari
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Superb pose, detail, colors and expression, here, Julien ... wonderful sharing ...
 
KC Foggin
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I love the name of this Kingfisher and what a beautiful image you've gotten here Julien!

All birds should be called 'Sacred' ;)
 
mags1967
brilliant bird and capture.super info to love that beak and it could scoop fish up with that but i read a little on them and their diet does consist of other food.so you see and watch them i never see these beauties.all the best margaret.
 

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