Todiramphus sanctus

3 Sacred Kingfisher at Splitters Creek, NSW

Todiramphus sanctus at Splitters Creek, NSW - 16 Oct 2021 08:03 AM
Todiramphus sanctus at Splitters Creek, NSW - 16 Oct 2021 08:03 AM
Todiramphus sanctus at Splitters Creek, NSW - 16 Oct 2021 08:03 AM
Todiramphus sanctus at Splitters Creek, NSW - 16 Oct 2021 08:03 AM
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Identification history

Todiramphus sanctus 19 Oct 2021 Liam.m
Todiramphus sanctus 19 Oct 2021 KylieWaldon

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This species always surprises me with their intense colouring. Some birds look dull, others are vibrant depending on the day and age I suppose. Never get sick of taking pics of them.

2 comments

   22 Oct 2021
Beautiful photos!
KylieWaldon wrote:
   22 Oct 2021
Thanks Matthew. It was a terrible morning light wise, but still got an eyeful of birds!

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Additional information

  • True Nesting site

Species information

  • Todiramphus sanctus Scientific name
  • Sacred Kingfisher Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 1096.69m Recorded at altitude
  • 527 images trained Machine learning

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