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American Pygmy Kingfisher (Chloroceryle aenea)
American Pygmy Kingfisher (Chloroceryle aenea)
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Female. These birds usually stay in the shade and hunt from low perches.
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Rio Frio American Pygmy Kingfisher Chloroceryle aenea Costa Rica
5 comments have been posted about this photo

Wow, amazing capture, my lovest bird, like to watch them jumping into water for fishing. :D
Posted on Mar 20, 2006
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Friends Of Worldbirds, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Fabulous shot great bird
Posted on Jun 20, 2007
wow, beautiful bird! i'm amazed that you got so close to a kingfisher~
Posted on Jun 20, 2007
Thanks, it is cropped somewhat. We were in a boat so it might not have felt as threatened and was tucked back into these branches.
Posted on Jun 20, 2007
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Posted on Jun 21, 2007
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