Sacred Kingfisher

Todiramphus sanctus

The backlight on this photo is masking the colors of the Sacred Kingfisher. Spotted many individuals during our roadtrip, but unlike in my home country, it's very hard to stop and take pictures.

Photographed at: Akaroa, New Zealand on 2016-11-27

The backlight on this photo is masking the colors of the Sacred Kingfisher. Spotted many individuals during our roadtrip, but unlike in my home country, it's very hard to stop and take pictures.

Family: Alcedinidae