Megaceryle alcyon

Megaceryle alcyon

Observer: 
C. Elliott
Date: 
Monday, October 22, 2007
Call: rattling "tiddy-tiddy" of a bird that perches on a log over the water; head a blue/grey triangular block with crest. White band from front all around. Black beak, large black eyes. Wing coverts grey. 2+ in rattling calling flight.