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Common Kingfisher
Alcedo atthis
1.38883, 103.932
Field Notes
Description:
Small kingfisher, turquoise head (with spots), wings and back; white throat; buff chest, belly and "ear"; long, sharp beak.
Notes:
The COMMON KINGFISHER is not so common in Singapore anymore. A fishing specialist, this one sat on the stump and periodically stretched and scrunched his neck, possibly trying to swallow a fish.
Also known as Eurasian Kingfisher or River Kingfisher.
Reference Links:
Common Kingfisher
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedNovember 5, 2011
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