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Sacred Kingfisher

Todiramphus sanctus

Photo by oznaturepix
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Field Notes

Description:

White body with blue-green head and wings, long pointy beak.

Habitat:

Mangroves.

Notes:

Sighted at low tide at Boondall Wetlands. I watched it catch and eat a little crab in the mangroves.

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Comments (4)
oznaturepix
Poor little bird, nice photos and a good news story to boot! Thanks for sharing Neil. :)
Neil Ross
Me too. So many cool places to visit, but so little time. I had never seen one of these birds until one crashed into a window where I work. He was a lucky little guy. I haven't seen one since. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/1552356017
oznaturepix
Thanks Neil. I've only been once, it's a great place for bird spotting, I was amazed at how many birds I saw in a short time. Will have to go again.
Neil Ross
Lovely spotting. I haven't been to the Boondall Wetlands in some time. An awesome spot.

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PublishedApril 24, 2016

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