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Little Kingfisher
Alcedo pusilla
-16.9022, 145.749
Field Notes
Description:
The Little Kingfisher is the smallest Australian kingfisher. It is deep glossy blue above extending down side of breast. Chest is pure white and there is a white spot before the eye and also on the neck.
Size: 12cm
Habitat:
Freshwater lagoon
Notes:
Food:
Crustaceans, reptiles, insects and their larvae
Breeding:
Nests in burrow in creek bank. Lays 4-5 glossy white eggs.
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