The Hollow Log Collection

180mm | giftbox

Australian birds

A tree kingfisher found in mangroves, forests and river valleys of Australia, New Zealand and much further afield.  With post-breeding movement from higher altitudes to the coast and also from forest to coast and open lands.  It is 19-23 cm long, and feeds on insects, small crustaceans, fish, small rodents and reptiles but reports of it eating small finches are rare.  Sacred Kingfishers lay about five eggs.

by Jane Elwell | polyresin | handpainted