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White-throated Kingfisher

Halcyon smyrnensis

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Description:

Also known as the White-breasted Kingfisher or Smyrna Kingfisher, is a tree kingfisher . The adult has a bright blue back, wings and tail. Its head, shoulders, flanks and lower belly are chestnut, and the throat and breast are white. The large bill and legs are bright red.

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KarenL
Very pretty bird & great composition!

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PublishedJanuary 16, 2012

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