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Common kingfisher

Alcedo atthis

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Habitat:

Lake

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Common kingfisher

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Comments (3)
FaredinAliyevski
Yes, it is but saw it just for a few seconds and disappeared. Now I have one living next to my home but haven't got the chance to take photos. Pretty shy bird!
Sintija Valucka
This is such a beautiful bird, can't wait to see it myself! :) lovely spotting!

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PublishedSeptember 1, 2014

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