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Belted King Fisher


Belted King Fisher
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Copyright: Paul O'Toole (newfoundlander) Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 26 W: 15 N: 42] (198)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-09
Categories: Birds
Camera: Panasonic Lumic DMC-FZ4, 12 x Stabilized 35 - 420 mm, XD Card 512MB, TIFFEN 55mm Ultra Clear WW
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-02-12 7:32
Viewed: 505
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The breeding distribution of the Belted Kingfisher is limited in some areas by the availability of suitable nesting sites. Human activity, such as road building and digging gravel pits, has created banks where kingfishers can nest and allowed the expansion of the breeding range.
The Belted Kingfisher is one of the few bird species in which the female is more brightly colored than the male. Among the 93 species of kingfishers, the sexes often look alike. In some species the male is more colorful, and in others the female is.
During breeding season the Belted Kingfisher pair defends a territory against other kingfishers. A territory along a stream includes just the streambed and the vegetation along it, and averages 1 km (0.6 mi) long.The nest burrow is usually in a dirt bank near water. The tunnel slopes upward from the entrance, perhaps to keep water from entering the nest. Tunnel length ranges from 30 to 250 cm (1 to 8 ft).
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  • Zeno Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 475 W: 0 N: 926] (7979)
  • [2008-02-12 8:27]

Hi Paul,

This kingfisher looks much like the giant kingfisher. I like the crest of this bird. The background is a bit distracting, for the rest great shot.

regards,
Zeno.

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  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1159 W: 255 N: 2639] (11925)
  • [2008-02-12 8:58]

Hi Paul,

A nice capture of this belted kingfisher,I agree with zeno,its a lookalike of the giant kingfisher which I saw an photographed in S Africa,well seen and captured,

Paul

Very successful image, Paul.
First a wonderful bird you managed to capture.
Secondly thhe light and the colours(exposure) are great.
Well done!
TFS
Annick

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  • crs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 405 W: 0 N: 630] (2537)
  • [2008-02-12 11:42]

Hi Paul,

What a beautifull portret of the bird you did! Excelent clear detail with veri good DOF. You have chousen a good POV. Excelent light.

Thanks for sharing,
Cristian

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