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Species
Alcedo pusilla Temminck, 1836
Nomenclature
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Family: AlcedinidaeGenus: Alcedo
Species:
Alcedo pusilla Temminck, 1836
Usage:
valid
Vernacular names:
Vernacular name:
Little Kingfisher, Mangrove Kingfisher
Media
SUMMARY
It is deep glossy blue above extending down side of breast. Chest is pure white and there is a white spot before the eye and also on the neck. White underparts, bill black, leg and dfeet pinkish-tinked dark grey. Juvenile greenish wash to blue colours, buffy loral spots and neck patch. Sexes alike.