Monday, March 3, 2008

Whitebreasted Blue Kingfisher


Whitethroated Kingfisher, Khandya
Striking turquoise blue with deep chocolate head, neck and underparts, offset by sparkling white "shirts" front. Long, heavy, pointed red bill.
Harsh, cackling call "kek-kek-kek-kek", usally uttred in flight. Often found away from water. Feeds on lizards, snakes as well as aquatic prey
[Ref : Birds of Pune]

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