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Forest Kingfisher

Todiramphus macleayii

Photo by Christiane
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Description:

The Forest Kingfisher, also known as the Macleay's or Blue Kingfisher, is a species of kingfisher in the Halcyonidae family, also known as tree kingfishers. It is a predominantly blue and white bird.

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