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Kingfisher in flight

Kingfisher in flight

The speed of a kingfisher or kōtare when diving on moving prey is legendary. This one is returning to its perch after catching food. They call from high lookouts with a distinctive ‘kek-kek-kek’ that carries afar. Close to the nest they make an unusual whirring call.

Sound file from Sound Archives / Ngā Taonga Kōrero. This sound file may not be reused without permission (quote reference number T7702).

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Photograph by Geoff Moon

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