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Old 03-09-2008, 05:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Ákos View Post
I think I need to brag. We have at least three species of Kingfishers at our local river in western Sydney, near the Penrith area.

Azure Kingfisher (Alcedo azurea) - always present
Sacred Kingfisher (Todiramphus sanctus) - one out of two maybe three outings we sight these
Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaehollandiae) - rather common

Lucky you!

We have Azure Kingfishers and Laughing Kookaburras up at my boyfriend's farm. I have yet to see a Sacred Kingfisher, though!
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