Saturday 3 September 2011

White Breasted Kingfisher


Name: White breasted Kingfisher (White Throated Kingfisher)
Size : 28 Cms
Appearance: Long red bill, with blue wings, brown head and white throat. Male and female alike. 
Habitat: Almost ubiquitous through out India. Found near water bodies. Only kingfisher which is not solely dependent on fishes. Very liberal on diet front, eats Insects, dragon flies, reptiles and amphibians. 

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