Ceyx azureus

Azure Kingfisher at Bega, NSW

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Ceyx azureus StephH 8 Jun 2020

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We suspect this bird intends to breed nearby as it called and remained close to us for several minutes, and there were many droppings on the nearby bank, close to a hole of the right size.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 8 Jun 2020 11:23 PM Recorded on
  • StephH Recorded by
  • Yes Nesting site

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Species information

  • Ceyx azureus Scientific name
  • Azure Kingfisher Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 650.4m Recorded at altitude
  • Synonyms

    Alcedo azurea Ceyx azureus azureus

Seasonal activity

  • Was this a nesting or breeding site?

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