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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
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That is a super photograph of the Kingfisher Julien!! Here in NZ they eat insects and I have seen one eating a mouse.
Dick.
 
D. Taylor
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Wall hanger for sure julien, great iridescence in the feathers and this really pops out from the bg. Top shot my friend.
 

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