The White-throated Kingfisher is also known as the White-breasted Kingfisher or Smyrna Kingfisher. It is a widely distributed Tree Kingfisher which can be found from Bulgaria, east through South Asia up to the Philippines. It is a resident throughout this range but some populations are known to make short migrations. It is a large Kingfisher, measuring up to 28cm in length. It can be found in a variety of habitats, ranging from open country with trees, up to 7500 feet in the Himalayas. The White-throated Kingfisher is not considered to be threatened and its range is expanding.
This species mainly hunts large crustaceans, insects, earthworms, rodents, snakes, fish and frogs.
The images taken in India were captured in {Chandigarh Forest Area} using a Fuji DSLR Camera by Vikey Sharma.
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