Monday, November 10, 2014

WHITE-THROATED KINGFISHER



332            WHITE-THROATED KINGFISHER            Halcyon smyrnensis

Nepal           (9)

Also known the White-breasted Kingfisher and Smyrna Kingfisher. Ranges in Eurasia from Bulgaria, Turkey, West Asia east through the Indian subcontinent to Philippines. Can be found well away from water, feeding on small lizards, amphibians, crabs, and small rodents. 28 cm.



1 comment:

  1. Very pretty colouring with the blue feathers

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