Thursday, 15 November 2018

Kingfisher 3A/13 - Stork billed Kingfisher (Bornean subspecie - Bornean 24/100)

Photo1 Borneo Stork-billed Kingfisher Pelargopsis capensis innominata 
Photo2 Peninsula's Stork-billed Kingfisher Pelargopsis capensis malaccensis

      The Bornean subspecie Stork-billed Kingfisher have a paler head color compared to the peninsula one which have a darker brown head ( malaccensis). See  photo2  above.


I would not call it a different specie or lifer but to let you guys know. Who know the birding faternity may split them as a different specie in the near future  ......... I doubt it as there is not much difference other than color of the head.



Please note the paler color head at an angle

 The latest  sighting 0n 01.1218 at Malim Nawar Perak of the peninsula subspecies. Note the darker head and face

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