Malagasy kingfisher on watch, Ivoloina park,Madagascar

Aware of our presence, yet occupied with tracking prey in the lake below.

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Ernst

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Beautiful image. I have not been lucky enough to get a shot of any kingfishers exep the Australian kookaburra . Who literally asks to be photographed . Posted 5 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
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  Thanks, Ernst. In my experience, they're possible to approach with some care. Posted 5 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