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White-collared Kingfisher

Scientific name: Halcyon smyrnensis
Order: Coraciiformes
Family: Halcyonidae

Also called Collared Kingfisher or Mangrove Kingfisher

It has a wide range extending from the Red Sea across southern Asia and Australasia to Polynesia. It is most commonly found in coastal areas, particularly in mangrove swamps. It also inhabits farmland, open woodland, grassland and gardens.

Canon EOS-1D Mark III ,Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM
1/350s f/6.7 at 800mm ISO 800 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time01-Oct-2011 10:42:28
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS-1D Mark III
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length800 mm
Exposure Time1/350 sec
Aperturef/6.7
ISO Equivalent800
Exposure Bias0.00
White Balance0
Metering Modemulti spot (3)
JPEG Qualityfine (4)
Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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De'Carr Studio25-Apr-2012 03:17
Great pose and composition.