Image of Todiramphus sanctus vagans (Lesson & R 1828)
Description:
This kingfisher appeared in a totara tree with a frog in its bill. It moved around in the tree over several minutes, beating the frog against branches. Once it dropped the frog, and went down to the ground to retrieve it. Eventually it flew away with it, so I don't know if it swallowed it. Seen through binoculars, the frog appeared to be Litoria raniformis, which is the species I've seen at this location previously.
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- Todiramphus sanctus vagans
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