KINGFISHERS   -   ALCEDINIDAE

Ringed Kingfisher Megaceryle torquata torquata Transpantanal Highway, Mato Grosso state, Brazil. Male. Perched on a "no fishing" sign!

Amazon Kingfisher Chloroceryle amazona amazona Transpantanal Highway, Mato Grosso state, Brazil. Female.

Amazon Kingfisher Chloroceryle amazona amazona La Y, Apure state, Venezuela. Female.

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