Closeup of Malagasy Kingfisher, Ankarafantsika, Madagascar

We found this small kingfisher whilst we were waiting for our guide to arrive for a tour early in the morning on our 2nd day in Ankarafantsika NP. I took about 10 shots, each time moving closer one step whilst maintaining eye contact during the process. This is as far as it allowed me :)

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RMFelix

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Most beautiful capture! Cheers* Posted 9 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
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  Thank you so much! Posted 9 years ago

englishindiangirl

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Lovely bird. I'm off to Madagascar next Tuesday and hope to see it and photograph it. Thank you for posting. Posted 9 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
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  Good luck and enjoy your travel! Posted 9 years ago

englishindiangirl

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Thanks! Posted 9 years ago

Annette Flottwell

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Fantastic shot, well done. Wish ours were so colourful. Posted 9 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
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  Thanks, Annette! Posted 9 years ago

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