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White-throated Kingfisher

White-throated Kingfisher

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2 months ago door Remi
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The White-throated Kingfisher is a widespread and common species across Asia and parts of Europe, recognizable by its bright blue upperparts, chestnut head and belly, and a prominent white throat and breast.
Where to spot
Widespread from southeastern Europe and Turkey through the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia to China. Inhabits open country, farmlands, woodlands, and gardens, often near water but also in dry areas.
How to spot
Look for its vibrant blue back and white throat as it perches conspicuously on wires, posts, or bare branches. Its loud, cackling calls, 'chick-chick-chick-chrrrrr', are unmistakable and often given in flight.
When to spot
Resident year-round in most of its range, though some populations are migratory. Active during daylight hours, especially in the mornings and late afternoons.
File:Halcyon smyrnensis, Israel.jpg
File:Halcyon smyrnensis - Singapore Botanic Gardens.jpg
File:White-throated kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) at Roorkee, Uttarakhand 01.jpg
File:White-throated kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) at Roorkee, Uttarakhand 03.jpg
File:White-throated kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) at Roorkee, Uttarakhand 05.jpg
File:White-throated kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis fusca) composite.jpg
File:Halcyon smyrnensis, Israel.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Halcyon smyrnensis - Singapore Botanic Gardens.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:White-throated kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) at Roorkee, Uttarakhand 01.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:White-throated kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) at Roorkee, Uttarakhand 03.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:White-throated kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) at Roorkee, Uttarakhand 05.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:White-throated kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis fusca) composite.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This is one of the most terrestrial kingfishers, often found far from water, hunting insects, small reptiles, and even rodents in fields and gardens.
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Remi
Remi
2 months ago
White-throated Kingfisher
Kampung Bukit Genting, Pahang
Spotted White-throated Kingfisher
Spotted White-throated Kingfisher
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Oh wat een feest!!! Wel 10 langs de weg en in het veld gezien.
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jenny van Dorland
jenny van Dorland
4 months ago
White-throated Kingfisher
เทศบาลเมืองสระบุรี,
Spotted White-throated Kingfisher
Spotted White-throated Kingfisher
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jenny van Dorland
jenny van Dorland
7 months ago
White-throated Kingfisher
Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan
Spotted White-throated Kingfisher
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