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White-throated Kingfisher

Halcyon smyrnensis

Description:

Also known as the White-breasted Kingfisher or Smyrna Kingfisher, is a tree kingfisher . This kingfisher is a resident over much of its range, although some populations may make short distance movements. It can often be found well away from water where it feeds on a wide range of prey that includes small reptiles, amphibians, crabs, small rodents and even birds. During the breeding season they call loudly in the mornings from prominent perches including the tops of buildings in urban areas or on wires.

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4 Comments

Ashok N Pulliyerengi
Ashok N Pulliyerengi 11 years ago

thks arun :)

Ashok N Pulliyerengi
Ashok N Pulliyerengi 11 years ago

ashish this one was preening in the glory of early morning rays of sun

Ashish Nimkar
Ashish Nimkar 11 years ago

Was it just came out of water when you captured this lovely Bird...?

Arun
Arun 11 years ago

nice click !!

India

Spotted on Sep 10, 2012
Submitted on Oct 9, 2012

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