Red-backed Kingfisher

The Red-backed Kingfisher is a species of kingfisher in the Halcyonidae family, also known as tree kingfishers. It is a predominantly blue-green and white bird with a chestnut rump. It is found across the continent of Australia, mainly inhabiting the drier regions.

The Red-backed Kingfisher is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Red-backed Kingfisher (Todiramphus pyrrhopygius) is a species of kingfisher in the Halcyonidae family, also known as tree kingfishers. It is a predominantly blue-green and white bird with a chestnut rump. It is found across the continent of Australia, mainly inhabiting the drier regions. More

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* Red-backed Kingfisher Adult female on roadside fence-post. Dayboro, Queensland, Australia Tom Tarrant 17 June 2006 1 year ago 3.7 * Red-backed Kingfisher (c) P Waanders One bird perched atop a dead tree - digiscoped Gluepot Nature Reserve, South Australia, Australia (Monotypic species) Peter Waanders 13 February 2010 12 weeks ago 3. More

On the 4th December 1999, I sighted a Red-backed Kingfisher (R-bK) on the edge of Pyramid Creek approximately 2.6 kilometres north of Milnes Bridge on the Murray Valley Highway, midway between Cohuna and Kerang in Northern Victoria. When first sighted it was perched 5 metres up on a dead Black Box near an old dam -excavated in 1969 for sub-soil testing. The dam is set back about 10 metres from the creek. The R-bK was perched with its back to the setting sun, highlighting its orange tan back. More

Red-backed Kingfisher (Todiramphus pyrrhopygia) Filmed at Dayboro, SE Queensland, Australia April 2007 using Sony HDR-HC3 Handycam & Leica APO 177 'scope. Red-backed Kingfisher (Todiramphus pyrrhopygia) Filmed at Dayboro, SE Queensland, Australia April 2007 using Sony HDR-HC3 Handycam & Leica ...all » Red-backed Kingfisher (Todiramphus pyrrhopygia) Filmed at Dayboro, SE Queensland, Australia April 2007 using Sony HDR-HC3 Handycam & Leica APO 177 'scope.« Download video - iPod/PSPDownload is starting. Save file to your computer. More

Red-backed Kingfisher (Todiramphus pyrrhopygia) Filmed at Lota, SE Qld March 1996 using Canon EX1 Hi8 & Sigma 400mm lens. Red-backed Kingfisher (Todiramphus pyrrhopygia) Filmed at Lota, SE Qld March 1996 using Canon EX1 Hi8 & Sigma 400mm lens.all » Red-backed Kingfisher (Todiramphus pyrrhopygia) Filmed at Lota, SE Qld March 1996 using Canon EX1 Hi8 & Sigma 400mm lens.« Download video - iPod/PSPDownload is starting. Save file to your computer. If the download does not start automatically, right-click this link and choose "Save As". More

Post Re: Red-backed Kingfisher 2I like both of them, too. The second shot clearly shows some of the id features of this species. As for composition, I'm hopeless :) so I'll leave it for others to give you some guidance. I reckon the best pose from this species is the 'supermodel' over-the-shoulder look. This way the barred head, blue wings and red back are all visible. Red-rumped Parrots pose a similar challenge. Nice work and thanks for posting. More

Description: The Red-backed Kingfisher 'Todiramphus pyrrhopygius' is a species of kingfisher also known as tree kingfishers. It has electric-blue wings, an aqua head cap. Its red back is really more of a chestnut or red-brown. It is found across much of the continent of Australia, mainly inhabiting drier regions. They feed largely on invertabrates, small reptiles, and small aquatic animals. More

The Red-backed Kingfisher (Todiramphus pyrrhopygia) is a species of bird in the Alcedinidae family. It is endemic to Australia. Source - * BirdLife International 2004. Todiramphus pyrrhopygius. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 24 July 2007. This Coraciiformes-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia. More