Forest Kingfisher
Halcyon macleayii

Perhaps one of the better know Kingfishers in the Wet Tropics the Forest Kingfisher is often seen perching on power lines. Often seen a long distance from water. They appear to have a sense of humour as they often dive-bomb doves on the lawn and peel of at the last minute with a cackling call.

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Photographed at Thylogale
by David & Diane Armbrust