What type of Kingfisher is this?

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janeattenborough
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What type of Kingfisher is this?

Hi, I just spotted this bird in our garden and have never seen it here before. I think it may be some type of Kingfisher, but am unsure.  I am located in Dubbo. NSW. Can anyone help me out?

dwatsonbb
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No expert, but will suggest Sacred Kingfisher, happy to be wrong. Always handy to give a location, so as to rule out (or in) species. You must have edited to add your location while i was typing Thank you.

Nice photo, lucky you!

Dale Huonville, Tasmania

janeattenborough
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Many thanks Dale!

timmo
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+1 for sacred kingfisher

Buff coloured belly and buff lores (in front of the eyes) are the key indicators for me.

Cheers
Tim
Brisbane

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