Ringed Kingfisher ascends into tree, Mato Grosso, Brazil

Tributary of Corixa Três Irmãos, 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:
Ringed kingfisher (Megaceryle torquata) / Wikipedia
Ringed Kingfisher Megaceryle torquata / BirdForum
Ringed Kingfisher Megaceryle torquata / BirdLife International
Ringed Kingfisher Megaceryle torquata / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Shooting Time 09:22
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/2000
Av(Aperture Value) 6.3
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 6400

Latitude 17 14 34.1 S
Longitude 56 38 49.6 W
Altitude 112.90m