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White-throated Kingfisher

Halcyon smyrnensis

Description:

The adult has a bright blue back, wings and tail. Its head, shoulders, flanks and lower belly are chestnut, and the throat and breast are white. The large bill and legs are bright red. The flight of the White-throated Kingfisher is rapid and direct, the short rounded wings whirring. In flight, large white patches are visible on the blue and black wings. Sexes are similar.

Habitat:

Seen near a farm.

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3 Comments

Wild Things
Wild Things 10 years ago

Thanks Hema and Alice!

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 10 years ago

Lovely sharp image!

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 10 years ago

Excellent,wild things!

Wild Things
Spotted by
Wild Things

Maharashtra, India

Spotted on Nov 6, 2013
Submitted on Mar 4, 2014

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