Mainly black-feathered bird with many small white speckles. Long, tapered bill, stocky body. Reddish-brown breast. Lateral view, looking to the left side. Sitting on an indicated branch. The background is light green. Oil pastel.

Painting of a female Giant Kingfisher (Megaceryle maxima)
for @birdwhisperers.bsky.social .

Somewhat ruffled. 😉

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