Kingfisher, Azure

Distinctive small waterside kingfisher with brilliant glossy
violet-blue upperparts, rufous underparts, white blaze on sides of neck, long
black bill and red feet. A true kingfisher, perching above water and
plunge-diving headfirst  for fish and
other swimming  prey. Found mainly along
well-vegetated rivers and creeks, also shady vegetation besides lakes, dams,
billabongs and swamps.

The Australian Bird Guide, Peter Menkhorst et al