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Malachite Kingfisher

Alcedo cristata

Photo by Jared Hersch
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Field Notes

Description:

My 100th Spotting and I did so with one of my favourite birds!!!

Habitat:

Lake

Notes:

The call of this kingfisher is then a short shrill seek. The breeding song is a chuckling li-cha-cha-chui-chui.

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Malachite Kingfisher

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Comments (25)
Jared Hersch
Yeah I live these little guys, thanks Staccyh!
staccyh
Great little birds, nice photos Jared!
Ietermagog
Great series for your 100th spotting!!!!
Jared Hersch
Thanks so much Reiko, yip the colors are really incredible. We also have two other local kingfishers with the same sort of plumage! Really beautiful!
RiekoS
Beautiful colors! Perfect shot.
Jared Hersch
Thanks very much Yuko and Debbie for your kind words! The photos don't do this kingfisher justice, he is so beautiful to see!
YukoChartraw
Such a gorgeous bird and congratulations on your 100th!
Debbie Stewart
Congratulations on 100 spottings...now this one I am envious of!! what a beautiful little bird with such amazing colours. very similar to our common kingfisher but much cuter!

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PublishedApril 29, 2013

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