Alcedo pusilla
(Little kingfisher)
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FAMILY |
Alcedinidae |
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Species |
Alcedo pusilla |
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Common name |
Little kingfisher |
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Main colour |
Blue |
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Distinctive feature |
Blue and white body, size 12-13 cm |
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Campus |
Townsville |
Description
This little kingfisher is rarely seen but was observed near flowing streams on the Douglas campus in February, 2007. It has a blue upper body and lower parts are white, the short tail is blue. A distinctive white spot is in front of the eye and a small whitish flash is present on the throat. Legs and feet are blackish, eye is dark brown, bill is long, thin and black.
