KingFishers Jerra wetlands

[Paul Taylor <>]

On 23/02/2013 3:32 PM, Julian Teh wrote:

Interesting photos. I recall last time I was at the wetlands (time before this morning) I saw two kingfishers on the cycle track just out of the carpark, both had pure white undersides, and more bluey backs. I thought it was unusual, but passed them off as just more sacred.

However, seeing your photos there is a clear difference there. Is it possible the pure white bellied bird is a different one? 

I know it's way out of range, but looking at the photo, is it possible there could be forest kingfishers about??

*prepares to be shot down in flames*

The blue/green colour varies with the viewing/light angle, so isn't a reliable field mark.

The white-bellied bird lacks the white forehead spot of a Forest Kingfisher.  There is a
pale buff wash on the belly consistent with a female Sacred Kingfisher.

The buff-bellied bird is probably a juvenile Sacred KF based on the pale fringes on
the upper wing coverts.

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