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Halcyon smyrnensis
This is one of the birds that can never fail to catch attention. A brilliant turquoise blue with deep chocolate-brown head, neck and under parts, a long bright red bill and white front catches immediate attention. Both the sexes are alike.
Seen near ponds, jheels, dense jungles etc. In fact the bird can be seen both near and away from water bodies.
Spotted on Feb 28, 2012
Submitted on Feb 28, 2012
9 Comments
Beautiful Atul! I like the color of this all kingfisher, eye catching!
Adorable!
Thanks :-)
Fantastic click.
beautiful bird indeed!
Beautiful !!!!
So pretty!
Wonderful shot Atul!
a beautiful bird... great back-drop!