This guy proved to be quite elusive as most kingfishers are, but success was had after too many failures by approaching from a newer angle. Interesting note, he didn't chatter at all when fleeing, but I did hear him once in the distance.
The Green Kingfisher is smaller than the Belted Kingfisher and lacks the large white spot in the wing and in front of the eye.
Interestingly, the males have a chestnut breast band, not the female.
Oh, I'd love to get close to one of those! Great shots. Occasionally we do see a few of these around the creeks and lakes. Except the ones we see are the Belted Kingfishers. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteHe's a beauty. (I see the chestnut breast band.)
ReplyDeleteNo mistaking a kingfisher..this one looks like you took one of our belted KF and colored him green! How beautiful he is.
ReplyDeleteThe Bc Motmot below is also beautiful. I love his 'blue crown' and his tail feathers that at first glance appear to be pulling out.
I'm so enjoying your photos, Hannibal! Thanks.
Great pictures. I have only seen them in books, the pictures are better.
ReplyDeleteHe's quite an impressive bird.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,Ruth
Just beautiful Hannibal!
ReplyDeleteWild life photography is my hobby. But still I can not take any photographs of Kingfisher. The photographs that you shared with us is really nice but want to know that from what distance, you have click the camera. Because it looks somehow closer.
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