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Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher in its habitat | The Jewel of Western Ghats The Jewel of Western Ghats<br />
Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher in its habitat<br />
 Ceyx erithaca,Oriental dwarf kingfisher Click/tap to enlarge

Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher in its habitat | The Jewel of Western Ghats

The Jewel of Western Ghats
Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher in its habitat

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  1. he really shines against the dark background! Posted 9 years ago

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The Oriental dwarf kingfisher, also known as the black-backed kingfisher or three-toed kingfisher, is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. A widespread resident of lowland forest, it is endemic across much of the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

Species identified by Aditya Salekar
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