Todiramphus sanctus
Sacred Kingfisher at Watson, ACT
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| Todiramphus sanctus | waltraud | 1 Feb 2026 | |
| Todiramphus sanctus | JohnBrannan | 31 Jan 2026 | |
| Merops ornatus | abread111 | 31 Jan 2026 | |
| Unverified | waltraud | 30 Jan 2026 |
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couldn't fly, just flattered around; I first spotted it perching on a branch in the almost dry old farm dam
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Location information
- Coordinates 149.172500-35.224381
- Altitude 630.9m
- Maps Mount Majura
- Places Watson, ACT
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 30 Jan 2026 09:21 AM Recorded on
- waltraud Recorded by
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- waltraud NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands 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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