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Blue-breasted Kingfisher

Scientific name: Halcyon malimbica
Order: Coraciiformes
Family: Halcyonidae

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The Blue-breasted Kingfisher is a tree kingfisher which is widely distributed in tropical west Africa. It perches quietly in deep shade whilst seeking food. This species mainly hunts large insects, arthropods, fish and frogs, but will also eat the fruit of the Oil Palm.

Canon EOS-1D Mark III ,Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM
1/125s f/6.3 at 420mm (EF 300mm + EF 1.4x TC) ISO 1600 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time26-Apr-2009 10:45:26
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS-1D Mark III
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length420 mm
Exposure Time1/125 sec
Aperturef/6.3
ISO Equivalent1600
Exposure Bias
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Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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