Todiramphus sanctus
4 Sacred Kingfisher at Mongarlowe, NSW
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| Todiramphus sanctus | Amata | 5 Nov 2022 | |
| Todiramphus sanctus | LisaH | 5 Nov 2022 |
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User's notes
We heard two kingfishers calling to each other, then they flew and landed in trees around us - we thought they were catching insects. Until finally, we realised they had a hollow nearby, and we skedaddled out of there (after a quick pic).
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Location information
- Maps Mongarlowe River
- Places Mongarlowe, NSW
Sighting information
- 2 Abundance
- LisaH Recorded by
- Yes Nesting site
Collections
- LisaH 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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5 / 7
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