Ringed Kingfisher (male), early morning, Porto Jofre, Brazil

Ringed Kingfisher (male), early morning, Porto Jofre, Brazil - Ringed Kingfisher
Pantanal Jaguar Camp, Poncone, 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 05:40
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/1600
Av(Aperture Value) 5.6
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 640

Latitude 17 21 27.4 S
Longitude 56 45 55.1 W
Altitude 133.30m


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