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Giant Kingfisher

Megaceryle maxima

Photo by LisaGrant
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Field Notes

Description:

The Giant Kingfisher (Megaceryle maxima) is the largest kingfisher in Africa, where it is a resident breeding bird

Habitat:

Janu

Reference Links:

Megaceryle maxima (Pallas, 1769), Giant Kingfisher

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JOHN2
Very pretty & colorful bird!

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PublishedJune 5, 2011

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