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Sacred Kingfisher
Todiramphus sanctus sanctus
-17.3105, 123.63
Field Notes
Description:
Sacred Kingfishers "[have] a turquoise back, turquoise blue rump and tail, buff-white underparts and a broad cream collar. There is a broad black eye stripe extending from bill to nape of neck." (Birdlife Australia)
Habitat:
Surveying the front yard from the branch of an African Mahogany (Khaya Senegalensis - I think).
Notes:
"It is called “sacred” for it was said to be a holy bird for Polynesians, who believed it to have control over the waves." (Wiki)
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedFebruary 11, 2018
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