Tuesday, April 10, 2012

White-throated Kingfisher Assam, India.

The White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) is also known as the White-breasted Kingfisher which is a tree kingfisher. It can often be found well away from water where it feeds on a wide range of prey that includes small reptiles, amphibians, crabs, small rodents and even birds. During the breeding season they call loudly in the mornings from prominent perches including the tops of buildings in urban areas or on wires.
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.

These images of the White-throated Kingfisher were taken when we were in India(Assam) visiting family last December.






















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41 comments:

  1. Stort hode og stort nebb, den må jammen ha sterke nakkemuskler. Flotte bilder!

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  2. Beautiful colours on this bird!! Boom & gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  3. Isn't it amazing!! Beautiful shots of a very beautiful Kingfisher!

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  4. Very unusual looking bird with his oversized bill, but what beautiful colors!

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  5. Wow! what a gorgeous bird! great captures!

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  6. That's a gorgeous Kingfisher! Love those colors!

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  7. The kingfisher is geourgeous!! Beautiful captured! I wish I will see one some day...:)

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  8. Super shots of this colourful species.

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  9. Lovely photos of a very colourful bird. I have never managed to photograph a Kingfisher and haven't even seen one for some years!

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  10. Such a beautiful bird and lovely photos!

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  11. Kingfisher (no: isfugl)is a great bird. I have seen them several times (not in Norway) and I still have'nt got a photo of it!
    Happy WBW to you!

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  12. Lovely series of shots, Ruby. I often hear the shrill call of this kingfisher but most of the time it's on the highest of wires.:(

    Hope your week is going well!

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  13. What a stunning looking kingfisher to see.. the beak is so large.
    Many thanks for sharing your fantastic images.

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  14. Those colors are so vibrant and alive. Wonderful shots.

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  15. Wow, what a beautiful bird. Gorgeous kingfisher, thanks for sharing your bird this week!

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  16. Great photos of the Kingfisher.

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  17. Gorgeous Kingfisher! I love the header photo too, very peaceful!

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  18. Oh my gosh! That is just a beautiful Kingfisher. We have a (much plainer) one that I've never been able to get a picture of. Thanks for sharing yours.

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  19. Such a luminescently colourful bird! Wonderful captures.

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  20. LOVE kingfishers! yours is gorgeous. ours is much plainer here. my favorite is the malachite kingfischer, in zimbabwe, africa.

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  21. What a great set of pictures - Kingfishers are just such splendid birds!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Australia

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  22. Oh WOW! What stunning colours. Great shots!!

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  23. Nice shots. I remember when they were called Smyrna Kingfisher - boy I must be getting old.

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  24. spectacular photographs; so colourful; wonderful lights

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  25. Wow! What a beautiful bird, and great photos. Thank you for sharing.

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  26. WOW! So colourful. The kingfisher I'm familiar with (belted kingfisher) is blue, white and black - not so vivid as yours.

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  27. It's such a little treasure, and I love your header:)

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  28. What a colorful and interesting bird. His beak outsizes his body.

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  29. Neat series, I especially like the images with the fields in the background, they produce a lovely bokeh

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  30. Fantastic set.
    I love their big bills.

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  31. What a beautiful bird!
    Great shots.

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  32. What a gorgeous bird, Shantana... Love all of those colors!!!!! Beautiful!

    Love your header..
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  33. Wow such a beautiful bird and photos!

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  34. That's a familiar bird for me, and nevertheless attractive!

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  35. What a gorgeous bird! That last shot is especially magnificent.

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  36. Wow...I've never seen this bird before. I love it!

    Great photos!!!

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