White-Throated Kingfisher

The white-throated kingfisher, or white-breasted kingfisher, is a tree kingfisher widely distributed in Asia from Sinai east through the Indian subcontinent to China and Indonesia. In the breeding season it calls loudly in the mornings from prominent perches, including roofs of buildings and wires in towns. Five subspecies are recognised (Wikipedia, general species account). The white-throated kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) also known as the white-breasted kingfisher is a tree kingfisher, widely distributed in Asia from the Sinai east through the Indian subcontinent to China and Indonesia. (Wikipedia, general species account).

It is resident over much of its range, though some populations move short distances. It is often found well away from water, where it takes a wide range of prey, including small reptiles, amphibians, crabs, small rodents and even birds (Wikipedia, general species account). This kingfisher is a resident over much of its range, although some populations may make short distance movements. 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. (Wikipedia, general species account).