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White-breasted Kingfisher

Halcyon smyrnensis

Photo by Mel11
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

A white throat and breast, chocolate on head and underparts, and a striking blue on upperparts. In flight, the white panel at base of primaries contrasts with dark tipped flight feathers.

Habitat:

Hotel grounds by a small stream that fed into the ocean.

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PublishedOctober 21, 2021

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