Indigo-banded Kingfisher (Alcedo cyanopectus)

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The Indigo-banded Kingfisher (Alcedo cyanopectus) is a species of bird in the Alcedinidae family. It is endemic to the Philippines, where it is a generally uncommon but locally common resident of the northern and central islands. There are two subspecies, the nominate race, which occurs on Luzon, Polillo, Mindoro, Sibuyan and Ticao, and A. c. nigriostris, which is found in Panay, Negros and Cebu. It forms a superspecies with the Silvery Kingfisher of the southern Philippines.[1]
The Indigo-banded Kingfisher feeds on fish and aquatic insects. It perches on rocks and overhanging branches and foliage and dives steeply into the water to catch its prey. Once caught, it returns the prey to the perch where it is beaten and swallowed. Little is known about its breeding behaviour, although it is known to nest in tunnels dug into the banks of streams and rivers.[1]
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical mangrove forests.

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Good catch & Thanks for sharing.  

Lovely Kingfisher.... keep coming your kingfisher.... ^_^

We all like Kingfisher

Jewel of jungle....very tempting and yes, we all like Kingfisher...even the kingfisher beer.... 

Thanks JKC nelson and No Good!

Beautiful sapphire of the jungle 

Thanks makus.

For those interested both the Indigo and Spotted Kingfishers are readily viewable today within Metro Manila.

Very easy birds to take photos of. A 400mm + crop body can easily take up 1/3rd the frame.

This is the route from Manila International Airport Terminal 1 to La Mesa Ecopark that is less than 31km according to Google Maps. From the Ecopark's entrance it is less than a 1km walk to the shooting site through a partially asphalted foot path.

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In terms of number of bird photogs/watchers at any given time I normally count half a dozen at most.

As for hotel accommodations there are a lot of hotels near the Ecopark to stay at for reasonable rates. Just read the reviews for the hotels near by and match them to your comfort level.

I do not know how much it costs to travel there via taxi but it should not cost more than 1,000 Philippine Pesos.

Entrance to Ecopark is free for "bird watchers". Just show them your bins or camera for proof.

Spend a weekend here for Philippine endemics. It is more ideal to visit during weekdays. Less weekend crowd jogging, walking or biking.

A 320ml bottle of Pale Pilsen  beer starts at 26 Philippine Pesos.

dolina wrote:Thanks makus.

For those interested both the Indigo and Spotted Kingfishers are readily viewable today within Metro Manila.

Very easy birds to take photos of. A 400mm + crop body can easily take up 1/3rd the frame.

This is the route from Manila International Airport Terminal 1 to La Mesa Ecopark that is less than 31km according to Google Maps. From the Ecopark's entrance it is less than a 1km walk to the shooting site through a partially asphalted foot path.

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In terms of number of bird photogs/watchers at any given time I normally count half a dozen at most.

As for hotel accommodations there are a lot of hotels near the Ecopark to stay at for reasonable rates. Just read the reviews for the hotels near by and match them to your comfort level.

I do not know how much it costs to travel there via taxi but it should not cost more than 1,000 Philippine Pesos.

Entrance to Ecopark is free for "bird watchers". Just show them your bins or camera for proof.

Spend a weekend here for Philippine endemics. It is more ideal to visit during weekdays. Less weekend crowd jogging, walking or biking.

A 320ml bottle of Pale Pilsen  beer starts at 26 Philippine Pesos.

Wow, great info...looks like a must visit place....thanks

beautiful!!

Hope to see you soon No Good. Thanks adolph.



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