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White-throated Kingfisher
Halcyon smyrnensis
19.3632, 75.9497
Field Notes
Description:
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.
Habitat:
Seen near ponds, jheels, dense jungles etc. In fact the bird can be seen both near and away from water bodies.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedFebruary 28, 2012
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