Kingfisher

Ankaranfantsika, Madagascar

comments (4)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

I find it hard to identify kingfishers. Many looks like the one you shared here but still are seperate species. Posted 12 years ago

Claire Hamilton

Lion

Thank you...I think this is the correct one now!
Posted 12 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  I'm sorry, I did not mean to say you did not identify it correctly. It was more a general statement that a lot of kingfishers look alike. Posted 12 years ago

Claire Hamilton

Lion

Not at all! I am glad you did as the Malachite is from the African main continent and this one was is Madagascar (miss it yet??). so even if still incorrect, it is nearer the right one and yes I agree...soooo many looking alike! Posted 12 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.

Info 13 0

Similar species: Kingfisher, Bee-eater, Rollers

Species identified by Ferdy Christant