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KF Others

KF Others

Kingfishers (Others)
 
A1  12 Jun 2022

 

FE 200-600/5.6-6.3 G
GM 600/4   10 Sept 2022

 

 
Manfrotto Series 190
Berlebach Report 8013
GHFG1.  14 Dec 2021
WH-200II. 29 Jun 2024
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blue-eared Kingfisher

A small and brilliant kingfisher. Similar to the Common Kingfisher, the plumage is deep blue vs turquoise-green of the Common King. The ear is coverts blue and underparts rich orange-red.

Reference:  Birds of Singapore by Yong Ding Li and Lim Kim Chuah

Male, A6400, Hindhede Nature Park, 27 Jan 2020

f6.3 1/125. @600mm, ISO 6400, MT190CXPRO3/BHQ2

 

A6400, Hindhede Nature Park, 27 Jan 2020

f6.3 1/125. @600mm, ISO 6400, MT190CXPRO3/BHQ2

 

Male, Dairy Farm Nature Park, 8 Aug 2022

f9 1/500. @600mm, TC1.4x, ISO 6400, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1

 

Male, Dairy Farm Nature Park, 8 Aug 2022

f9 1/125. @600mm, TC1.4x, ISO 2500, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1

 

Male, Dairy Farm Nature Park, 8 Aug 2022

f9 1/250. @600mm, TC1.4x, ISO 5000

 

Male, Dairy Farm Nature Park, 8 Aug 2022

f9 1/500. @600mm, TC1.4x, ISO 8000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher

A petite-looking colourful kingfisher with a bright red bill. Underparts rich yellow, contrasting with diagnostic balckish-blue mantle and dark iridesent blue wings. Also a blue patch on forehead and head sides. Rump pinkish red, only visible when in flight.

 Reference:  Birds of Singapore by Yong Ding Li and Lim Kim Chuah

A7R4 APS-C mode, Hindhede Nature Park, 22 Oct 2021

f6.3 1/800. @600mm, ISO 25600, MT190CXPRO3/BHQ2

 

 

 

 

Black-capped Kingfisher

The only kingfisher with black head and red bill, although Collared Kingfisher may appear similar when seen poorly. Neck, throat and breast white, but belly rich orange. Most of the upperparts from back to tail deep blue. As in White-throated Kingfisher, white patch on the outer wing feathers is only visible in flight.

Reference:  Birds of Singapore by Yong Ding Li and Lim Kim Chuah

 

A6400, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, 7 Nov 2020

f10 1/1000. @600mm, TC 1.4x, ISO 1000, MT190CXPRO3/BHQ2

 

A6400, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, 7 Nov 2020

f9 1/800. @600mm, TC 1.4x, ISO 800, MT190CXPRO3/BHQ2

 

 

 

 

 

 

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