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American Pygmy Kingfisher

Chloroceryle aenea

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Field Notes

Description:

small in size, long sharp beak, orange & black coloration

Notes:

found sitting on a branch during a night boat ride

Species ID Suggestions

American Pygmy Kingfisher

Chloroceryle aenea
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Comments (4)
Debbie Stewart
You did very well to get a photo of it at night time, especially on a boat!!!

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PublishedJuly 14, 2013

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