Kingfisher, Azure
Ceyx azureus
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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
Classifications: | Bird, forest and grassland |
Family: | Alcedinidae (Kingfishers) |
Information sources: | Photo taken at O'connel River by Marlis Schoeb |