Azure Kingfisher
In Northern and Eastern Australia
and Tasmania, as well New
Guinea and neighbouring islands.
and Tasmania, as well New
Guinea and neighbouring islands.
Ceyx azureus
(L 6.7-7.5")
Daintree River
23Oct2015
The Kingfisher
It was the Rainbow gave thee birth,
And left thee all her lovely hues;
(William Henry Davies, 1871-1940)
© Greg
McLachlan
McLachlan
xeno-canto
Ceyx is Greek for seabird - in
greek mythology Ceyx was
drowned and turned into a
kingfisher.
drowned and turned into a
kingfisher.
© eBird