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Halcyon smyrnensis
A White-throated Kingfisher on a habitual perch
The most commonly seen and heard locally and the first and only one yet that i've seen! Lives near the river, perches on tree tops as well as wires
It is frequently bullied away from perches by the house crows, it's loud calls at the onset of monsoon (the breeding season) can be heard from a considerable distance, locally called as "Wadda Machhera" (Big Fisher). It usually perches on the same spots in between daily flights for some days before selecting a new one.
Spotted on Aug 20, 2012
Submitted on Aug 20, 2012
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