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Red-backed Kingfisher
peterday

Red-backed Kingfisher (Todiramphus pyrrhopygius)

Taken early morning.
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Habitat
Woodland
Location
Gluepot Reserve, South Australia
Date taken
24/10/2015
Scientific name
Todiramphus pyrrhopygius
Equipment used
Canon EOS 70D with Canon EF 300mm f2.8L IS II USM + 2.0 extender 111
Tiger1
Another good capture Peter. Back in 2005 I was on a trip to do some banding in the Great Sandy Desert south of Broome. The first bird we caught was a RBK-not a lot of pools to dive into out there!!!

Alex
 
Chris G6 UXU
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A cracker of a shot in every way Peter, top job and another super fine set of posts today.
 
Deerbird
Wow on the colors on this sweet little bird, great framing with the branches too Peter
 
KC Foggin
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This is what I call 'the perfect image'!

This is pure awesome Peter. A beautiful capture of this Kingfisher in a great setting.
 

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Asia, Australia & Pacific Islands
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