Key Identification Features
- stictoptera has distinct lines of white spots on its secondaries and some white coloring on the rump.
- In flight, the bright blue rump and speculum are distinctive features.
- It is almost identical to the common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis), but can be distinguished by its blue ear coverts, darker and more intense cobalt-blue upperparts, and richer rufous underparts.
- Adult males have dark bronzy green upperparts, separated from the head by a distinct white collar.
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