Rufous-Backed Kingfisher (Ceyx rufidorsa motleyi) | Project Noah

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Photo by The MnMs

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Field Notes

Description:

Also called Oriental Dwarf kingfisher. Very small, 14 cm.

Habitat:

Sepilok, Sabah. Rainforest Discovery Ctr. Occasional sightings of kingfishers in small riverstreams throughout this forest.

Reference Links:

Oriental dwarf kingfisher

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You are welcome Leanne, my pleasure to show the beauties I saw in Borneo :-)

Wow! Such vibrant colours. What a beautiful little bird & such a treat to see. Thank you Marta.

Thanks for the nice comments. We were lucky that this kingfisher stopped for a few seconds in that branch. It is true they are really fast and is difficult to make pics of them :-)

Reza Hashemizadeh

Spectacular !

Marta! Simply Wow ,Wow , Wow! i probably sound like a dog now. Truly awesome,

Beautiful series Marta. These guys can be quite tricky, you did well to get that close. Thanks for sharing.

Wow! What a beautiful little kingfisher ....

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