Why Is It Called The Malachite Kingfisher?
The adjective “malachite” in the vernacular name normally refers to the dark green colour of the copper containing mineral This kingfisher has blue upperparts but has black banding with pale blue or greenish-blue on its forehead. Where does the Malachite kingfisher live? They live in bogs, swamps, marshes, estuaries, mangrove forests, and near rivers and … Read more