Green Kingfisher perched on stump, Pantanal, Brazil

Tributary of Rio Sao Lourenco, Porto Três Irmãos, near Porto Jofre, Mato Grosso, Brazil (October 2023)

This image was taken during the Jaguars of the Pantanal trip organised by Natures Images and led by Mark Sisson and Pablo Cersosimo (Wild South Photography).

Status is classified as Least Concern. For more information on this species of bird see the following links:
Green kingfisher (Chloroceryle americana) / Wikipedia
Green Kingfisher Chloroceryle americana / BirdForum
Green Kingfisher Chloroceryle americana / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Shooting Time 08:34
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/2000
Av(Aperture Value) 4.5
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 500

Latitude 17 14 10.6 S
Longitude 56 39 34.8 W
Altitude 119.40m