Kingfisher & Kite ?

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Zaphus
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Kingfisher & Kite ?

Here are two photos I took at the Wonga Wetlands in Albury - I think they are of a Sacred Kingfisher and a Black Kite, can anyone confirm ?

Devster
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Definately looks like a young Sacred Kingfisher to me.

I'm still learing BOP so I couldn't tell you what the secon photo is, sorry.

Zaphus
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Thanks,

I've also got this one (from Burnt Bridge, near Lakes Entrance) which I thought was a Forest Kingfisher - but now I'm not so sure...

Rick N
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Sacred Kingfisher for me based on location, haven't seen a Forest though.

Devster
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No definately sacred kingfisher.

A Forest has a defined large white spot above the bill.

Heres a Forest To compare. 

Hope this helps.

Devster

Zaphus
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Yep, I see what you mean, thanks for that!

Devster
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No problem, sorry I couldn't help with your BOP.

zosterops
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kite looks more like a Whistling imo 

Rick N
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Agree with WK

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