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Chunky large orangish kingfisher with an oversized head and a scarlet dagger of a bill. No other large kingfisher in its range has dark brown wings. Bright blue-green rump patch most obvious in flight. Restricted to coastal habitats such as mangroves and estuaries. Gives loud, fluid-sounding whistles as well as harsh grating rattles. (eBird)

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We had just one day in which to find this beautiful kingfisher. A pre-breakfast boat ride around the mangroves resulted in two excellent sightings including this bird waiting patiently for his breakfast. A great start to the southern leg of our Thailand trip.

Here's a link to our Thailand bird trip list: ebird.org/tripreport/328567

Krabi Town, Krabi, Thailand. February 2025.

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Skye mops up the wine, lays out a new table cloth, and takes a giant swig of wine along with some aspirin and hopes the night gets better...

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Large sunbird of mangroves. Male is completely covered with iridescence and can appear dark all over; look out for glistening wine-red throat and overall blue-green tones in good lighting. Female is far plainer, with a yellow belly, a pale throat, and a thin dark line through the eye. Nominate female Plain-throated Sunbird can be similar, but Plain-throated has a yellow throat, a faint eyering, a less curved bill, and more extensive yellow underparts. Gives a squeaky, ringing trill and a inflected “tslee.” (eBird)

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One of several species of sunbirds in Singapore. These birds fill a niche similar to the hummingbirds of the Americas. This male perched nicely on a branch for his portrait.

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Singapore. March 2024.

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The huge crab-smashing bill of this mangrove specialist sets it apart from all other pittas. Brightly colored with a black mask, green-and-black wings, and a yellow belly. Similar in color to Blue-winged Pitta, but note Mangrove’s larger-headed appearance and habitat. Like other pittas, shy and difficult to see; listen for its throaty and fluid two-parted whistles. (eBird)

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We had searched for this pitta in Singapore but did not find it. However, we struck gold with this one, who was determined to be both seen and heard. He was singing away in the middle of the mangroves - a dark and gloomy place for photography - before hopping onto a branch just on the edge of the trees. Frantic clicking produced several usable shots, including this one.

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Ao Phang-nga National Park, Phangnga, Thailand. February 2025.

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And the angel answered and said to the women, Fear not you: for I know that you seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goes before you into Galilee; there shall you see him: see, I have told you.

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Free from all my sin and shame, my

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You too may know this blessing,

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That the tomb was empty, mocking

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