Todiramphus sanctus

3 Sacred Kingfisher at Fyshwick, ACT

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Identification history

	Todiramphus sanctus	13 Jul 2022	Liam.m
	Todiramphus sanctus	13 Jul 2022	Christine

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I was observing a Buff-banded Rail at the swamp, and realised there was a lot of splashing nearby. I eventually located a small bird struggling to stay up, and unable to get itself out of the water. Took a little while to get to it and get it out, then kept it as warm as possible and it was taken straight to a carer (Manuela). The kingfisher was placed in an incubator overnight to dry out. It was a female, 42 grams, and appeared to have a slight concussion. This bird was released back at Jerra wetlands on 21st March, in hope it would still be able to migrate back North for the winter. Second picture is from the carer during its care. I sure hope it was okay, and will return in Spring.

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17 Mar 2022 05:23 PM Recorded on
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Todiramphus sanctus Scientific name
Sacred Kingfisher Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 1096.69m Recorded at altitude
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