Tuesday, November 21, 2006

Common Kingfisher


Common Kingfisher, Ferry Meadows Country Park, © Mike Weedon.
Adult males can easily be told from adult females by their all-dark lower mandible. While juveniles show dark bills as well, their plumage is more subdued and they have grey feet.

1 comment:

  1. What a wonderful blog, these images are beautiful. I'm no ornithologist; I came across this blog by accident, and am so glad I did. Please pass on my thanks to your contributors for their photos.

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    J

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