Todiramphus sanctus
1 Sacred Kingfisher at Watson, ACT
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| Todiramphus sanctus | natureguy | 15 Nov 2018 | |
| Todiramphus sanctus | petersan | 15 Nov 2018 |
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User's notes
Pair feeding at least one chick. I assume Sacred Kingfisher but does not appear to have much green plumage as shown in field guides
1 comment
16 Nov 2018
The green is variable and depends on light (and I think many field guides over-exaggerate it). It's quite normal for it to look more blue.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.177721-35.245910
- Places Watson, ACT
Sighting information
- 2 Abundance
- 15 Nov 2018 09:09 AM Recorded on
- petersan Recorded by
- Yes Nesting site
Collections
- petersan Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Todiramphus sanctus Intermediate size Other Birds Birds
Species information
- Todiramphus sanctus Scientific name
- Sacred Kingfisher Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1096.69m Recorded at altitude
Seasonal activity
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Nesting site
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Record quality
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