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Rufous-Backed Kingfisher

Ceyx rufidorsa motleyi

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.

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Comments (7)

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 :-)
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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