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Stork-billed Kingfisher

Pelargopsis capensis

Photo by AdamRiley
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

The Stork-billed Kingfisher is an aptly named and very impressive kingfisher occurring through India and SE Asia.

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Comments (4)
SaswatMishra
Please consider adding to this missions - http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/2146696002
Stephanie R.
The colors on this bird are amazing! Your photo is amazing!

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2016 Best Wildlife Photo
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2016

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