KINGFISHER

Photographed at Ambury, New Zealand, June 2017

(*   149)                  KINGFISHER                 Todiramphus sanctus 

NEW ZEALAND                   10

Also known as Sacred Kingfisher in Australia. An abundant native in New Zealand. 24 cm. Found in forests, river margins, farmland, lakes, estuaries and rocky coastlines; moves towards the coast in winter.