Numfor Paradise Kingfisher

Pretty in cobalt Blue
One of the stunning species in the paradise kingfisher family. This one is endemic to a remote island in the Geelvink Bay, Papua called Numfor island.

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Ferdy Christant

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Another very local stunner I had never even heard of. Thank you for sharing these beauties! Posted 3 years ago
1. Mehdh
  
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  My pleasure Ferdy. Posted 3 years ago

Calbost Niel

Lion

Gorgeous bird Posted 3 years ago
1. Mehdh
  
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  Thank you, Neil! Posted 3 years ago

Barry

Lion

You get to some fantastic, out-of-the way places and make some amazing images - that is great for those of us who can't travel right now - I salute! Posted 3 years ago
1. Mehdh
  
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  Thanks a lot, Barry. Posted 3 years ago

The Numfor Paradise-Kingfisher

The Numfor paradise kingfisher, also known as the cobalt paradise kingfisher, is a tree kingfisher endemic to the Indonesian island of Numfor off the northwestern coast of New Guinea. It is a common species, but the forests where it lives are being affected by logging and the IUCN has rated its conservation status as "near-threatened".

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Similar species: Kingfisher, Bee-eater, Rollers

Species identified by Mehdh