There are quite a few birds I've observed along the banks of the Bued River that I'm dying to get in flight - Philippine Cuckoo-Dove, Cinnamon Bittern, Coppersmith Barbet, Colasisi, and the Collared and White-throated Kingfishers.
On this early morning birding walk, I got one of my most wanted birds-in-flight. I wish I caught it with the wings in downstroke position so the colorful topwing feathers are visible, but I'm happy to take whatever BIF card nature deals me.
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White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis, resident)
Habitat - Clearings, along large streams and rivers, and in open country.
Habitat - Clearings, along large streams and rivers, and in open country.