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Ringed Kingfisher

Ceryle torquata

Photo by KarenSaxton
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

The largest of the Costa Rican Kingfishers, looks much like N America's belted Kingfisher

Habitat:

over the river

Notes:

I have been trying to get one of my local belted kingfishers for about 6 mos. There is one that perches next to the highway and I see it generally when I have no time to stop, it isn't safe to stop, or I've left my camera home. So I was determined to spot one in Costa Rica. I lucked out finding this guy enjoying the brief rain shower

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Comments (8)
KarenSaxton
I didn't remember taking such a clear photo last year
HemaShah
Karen it is none but the Belted Kingfisher of the West that made me fall in love with kingfishers!!
Toucan
Great series! In Costa Rica, we only say one or two which quickly flew away.
Atul
lovely spotting
KarenL
Stunning photos Karen!

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PublishedJanuary 19, 2012

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