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White breasted KingFisher

Halcyon smyrnensis

Photo by ChimeTsetan
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

quite common, and their call sounds like a whistle. Colorful.

Habitat:

found commonly around both stagnant as well as flowing water bodies. Perches on wires or on top of vegetations and frequently makes their calls.

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2011 Best Wildlife Photo
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Birds of Western Ghats
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PublishedJune 13, 2011

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