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Kingfisher, Little

Ceyx pusillus


Tiny, stumpy-tailed waterside kingfisher. Occurs in well
vegetated wetlands of the tropics; mainly in the lowlands, also in rainforest
and gallery forest. A true kingfisher, perching above water and plunge-diving
headfirst  for fish and other swimming  prey. Easily overlooked.

The Australian Bird Guide, Peter Menkhorst et al

Classifications: Bird, forest and grassland
Family: Alcedinidae (Kingfishers)
Information sources: Photo taken at Mackay by Robert Werner

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