Sacred Kingfisher.

The Sacred Kingfisher is a medium sized kingfisher. It has a turquoise back, turquoise blue rump and tail, buff-white underparts and a broad cream collar. There is a broad black eye stripe extending from bill to nape of neck. Both sexes are similar, although the female is generally lighter with duller upper parts. Young birds are similar to the female, but have varying amounts of rusty-brown edging to feathers on the collar and underparts, and buff edges on the wing coverts.
I have compiled a number of clips from various field trips showing the variation in plumage and the wide variety of environments that this species inhabits.

[@janiebarker2687]

Wonderfull ❤

[@annieclaire2348]

Absolutely gorgeous! I have never been lucky enough to see a Kingfisher. Thanks for a lovely video Tim 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@TimSiggs]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much.

[@lizj5740]

I would say I've never seen any of these brilliantly coloured ones that Tim has shown us, but I have seen lots of kookaburras, and they are kingfishers. Cheers from Liz and Ginger (pic left) in Victoria, AU.

[@IntotheWildFilms]

Hey Tim, nice shots mate, I've seen a couple of these little guys on my travels in north Qld, one in the Daintree and one at South Mission Beach. Congrats on the 8K subs too mate. Chat soon, cheers Phil

[@TimSiggs]

Hi Phil, thanks mate, yes they are widespread but still stunning and interesting due to their plumage variation. I'm embarrassed to say that I had not noticed the 8K mark! Chat soon.

[@jennypollard8739]

lovely piano piece with this sacred jewel! 😍

[@TimSiggs]

Thank you very much! I thought it was appropriate and glad you enjoyed.

[@gijsvermeulen5248]

Hello Tim, a fantastic movie of you and excellent image quality.A feast for the eye......Greetings gijs

[@TimSiggs]

Glad you enjoyed it and thankyou for your kind words and appreciation. Best Regards, Tim

[@australiankaleidoscope664]

Amazing bird. Thank you Tim.

[@TimSiggs]

Thanks so much for your support.

[@berthendrikx]

Hallo Tim, Mooie scherpe beelden van deze IJsvogel. Groeten Bert.

[@TimSiggs]

Thankyou Bert.

[@wingsanddaydreams]

Great video! Thank you for sharing these beautiful birds! The Belted Kingfishers we have in our area aren't nearly as vibrant. New subscriber here ✨

[@TimSiggs]

Thanks for watching! So many lovely Kingfishers around the world. Welcome on board.

[@EricaNernie]

Should that be "sanctus" not "santus"? Great shots by the way.

[@TimSiggs]

I can't believe I missed that but thanks.

[@BirdPhotos]

superb!

[@TimSiggs]

Thanks a lot! We are surrounded by beauty

[@nikehusk3849]

Looks similar to a White Collared. The same species?

[@TimSiggs]

Very similar species ( we have collared/ Toresian )