StatusNative
RarityCommon
Height21 cm
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"Sacred Kingfishers are remarkably faithful to their territories, with some nest sites used continuously for up to 21 years in southern Queensland."
Field Guide
Sacred Kingfisher
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The Sacred Kingfisher (*Todiramphus sanctus*) is one of Australia’s most widespread and familiar kingfishers, easily recognised by its blue-green upperparts and buff to white underparts. Adaptable and resilient, it thrives in a variety of habitats from forests and woodlands to mangroves, parks, gardens, and even farmland.
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