Malaysia
Sabah, Borneo
Rufous-backed Dwarf-Kingfisher
A small kingfisher...in
the Alcedinidae family.
the Alcedinidae family.
Ceyx rufidorsa
(L 5.1")
Sepilok Nature Resort
02Aug2018
flash photo
The Alcedinidae famiy contains
114 kingfisher species and is
divided into three subfamilies
and 19 genera.
114 kingfisher species and is
divided into three subfamilies
and 19 genera.
Actenoides is Greek
for
seabird; rufidorsa is
Latin for red back.
seabird; rufidorsa is
Latin for red back.
The early morning sun
Glints on the ambling stream
Where the Kingfisher hunts
And lovers go to dream
(Paul Curtis)
(Paul Curtis)
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