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The Little Kingfishers are carnivorous birds which are believed to be found only in the areas of New Guinea, Indonesia & the Northern tips of Australia. |
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They are the smallest of the Kingfishers and are only 12cm long. (The Paradise Kingfisher is 33cm long.) They are most often found nesting in excavated tunnels in the banks of creeks and occasionally in tree holes. |
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Tricky birds, they most often perch in concealed spaces or on dead tree brances 1-1 1/2 metres above water. If in the open, they have been found to nod their heads to appear as if they are dozing off, but if any prey (frogs, tadpoles & aquatic insects) appears it dives after it in a flash.
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In business, the little kingfisher personifies the adage the "early bird gets the worm." Its not your size that matters- its your swiftness in acting (versus talking). One is never too young to start saving money as well as understanding the value of a dollar. |
Photographer: Jennifer Fong
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