10 May, 2011

Blue-breasted Kingfisher

Scientific Name: Halcyon malimbica

Population Estimate: Unknown, but Least Concern status

Range / Habitat: Year-round in wet, forested regions of western African.

Field Notes: Large kingfisher, unmistakable in range.

Personal Notes: Seen at Disney's Animal Kingdom.

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  1. The focus and clarity of your photo enabled me to identify the kingfishers shown on an old Nigerian one-shilling stamp (1960's).The blue breast, red feet and black as well as blue tailfeathers in the artwork used on that stamp distinguishs them as the Blue-breasted Kingfisher

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