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Large kingfisher with variable plumage, but always appears as a much greener and browner bird than either Forest or Sacred kingfishers.
Not listed
At a glance
FamilyKingfishers
SizeMedium
RarityCommon
HabitatOpen woodland, creek corridors, forest edge, and scattered tall perches near clearings or water.
Best timeMost reliable in Queensland from August to January.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Étienne Leroy
Range map
Range map
499visible hotspots
23572visible records
3states
SparseModerateDense hotspot
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Note pale spot in front of the eyes that does not extend back over the eye. Occur exclusively among mangroves and adjacent mudflats and rock-shelves.
Behavior
Large kingfisher with variable plumage, but always appears as a much greener and browner bird than either Forest or Sacred kingfishers.
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