Bird Identification

Possibly an Emerald Bee Eater?

Macca.

I think it could be a Red Backed Kingfisher

Maybe an azure Kingfisher,

Cherry.

Thanks guys gone with the red backed kingfisher, while I’m going what’s a good app for bird identification, maybe e-bird?

Seeing we have some bird people about, what is this?

Spotted in the ground at Stretch Lagoon at the top end of the CSR.

Just sat for maybe half an hour. I wondered if was ill or otherwise distressed or a youngster just resting. Eventually flew a short distance to a nearby tree and then further away.

Cheers

Hi Lincoln,
Looks like it could be a Little Eagle.

Me too Lyncol, re the Red Backed...cute little things, as most Kingfishers are (except for the larger Kookaburra which can at times be the neighborhood bully). Most pictures of this kingfisher suggest they are always having a 'bad feather day'. On bird books; my favoured bird reference is that of the late Graham Pizzey OAM; The Field Guide to the Birds of Australia; I have the 8th Edition - the 9th is now out. It includes Frank Knight's impressive illustrations of every bird in Australia. Worth every cent in my view and widely respected as authoritative. Graham was formally awarded a number of times over for his meticulous work, culminating in an honorary doctorate.

Thanks to all who replied etc ,have the pizzy knight bird book but don’t know the edition will check it out when I get home. May have to start another discussion on Australian fauna as we have no books on this. Cheers