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Belted Kingfisher

Megaceryle alcyon

Photo by HemaShah
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

looks like this kingfisher has had a hair raising experience.

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Comments (2)
suzmonk
Kingfishers are so constant and watchful. And you can usually find individuals when you look for them because they have favorite perches ... the same tree, the same telephone pole, the same fence.
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PublishedAugust 24, 2013

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