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Malagasy Kingfisher sleeping in Tsingy This was the first time in our lives that we saw a wild bird sleeping. It did seem to awaken from the sound of our footsteps on the dry leaves, but stayed in a state of half sleep, not flying away. Quite amazing to see. Alcedo vintsioides,Corythornis vintsioides,Geotagged,Madagascar,Malagasy Kingfisher,Malagasy kingfisher,Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park Click/tap to enlarge

Malagasy Kingfisher sleeping in Tsingy

This was the first time in our lives that we saw a wild bird sleeping. It did seem to awaken from the sound of our footsteps on the dry leaves, but stayed in a state of half sleep, not flying away. Quite amazing to see.

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The Malagasy kingfisher

The Malagasy kingfisher or Madagascar kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae that is found in Madagascar, and Mayotte. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical mangrove forests. It is closely related to the malachite kingfisher which is widely distributed in mainland Africa.

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Similar species: Kingfisher, Bee-eater, Rollers
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Mar 1, 2013. Captured Sep 16, 2012 19:25 in Antsalova, Madagascar.
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  • NIKON D7000
  • f/5.6
  • 1/200s
  • ISO800
  • 105mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.