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Halcyon smyrnensis
This is a large kingfisher, 28 cm in length. 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, but juveniles are a duller version of the adult. (Ref. Wikipedia)
Foothills of Shivalik.
Spotted on Apr 23, 2013
Submitted on May 9, 2013
5 Comments
bee.jacbs and Noah Citizen, thank you.
that's quite a beautiful series!
Beautiful shot Harsha. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you.
Wow!