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Why Singapore birders love the Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher (Ceyx erithaca) at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park
19 Nov 2021

Why Singapore birders love the Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher (Ceyx erithaca) at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park

by BESG | posted in: bird, Ceyx erithaca | 0

The photo by Tony Chua and videos by Jeremiah Loei showcase the beauty and cuteness of this particular Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher (Ceyx erithaca) a.k.a. Black-backed Kingfisher a.k.a. Three-toed Kingfisher. CY Tan’s photos captured the bird’s flight maneuvers. Video 1 by … Continued

Ceyx erithaca, cute appeal, Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher
Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher ( Ceyx erithaca) sent bird photographers into shock and loss
18 Nov 2021

Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher ( Ceyx erithaca) sent bird photographers into shock and loss

by BESG | posted in: bird, Ceyx erythaca | 0

The Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher (Ceyx erithaca) is a small kingfisher about 14 cm long. The underparts are bright yellow, a dark blue spot can be seen on its forehead and discernible behind each ear covert as well.  A bright lilac … Continued

Ceyx erythaca, Channa, eaten by snakehead, Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher
Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher casts a pellet
2 Dec 2016

Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher casts a pellet

by BESG | posted in: Kingfishers, Pellets | 0

Tony Chua’s documented an Black-backed Kingfisher (Ceyx erithaca) also known as Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher casting a pellet at Hindhede Nature Park on 18th November 2016… …adds on to BESG’s earlier two posts HERE and HERE. This list below of kingfishers … Continued

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