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Common Kingfisher
Alcedo atthis
16 cm
Widespread resident. ID From the similar forest-dwelling Blue-eared by orange ear-coverts, paler greenish-blue upperparts, and paler orange underparts. Note however that juvenile Blueeared has rufous ear-coverts. Female has red on lower mandible. Juvenile is similar to adult, but duller and greener above, with dusky scaling on breast. A. a. taprobana (peninsular India and Sri Lanka) is brighter and bluer than the widespread bengalensis, and closer in coloration to Blueeared. Voice Call is a high-pitched, shrill chee, usually repeated and chit-it-it alarm call. HH Fresh waters in open country, also mangroves and seashore in winter.
Source: Helm Field Guides
Sky above, is no limit ...
Common Kingfisher
Alcedo atthis
16 cm
Widespread resident. ID From the similar forest-dwelling Blue-eared by orange ear-coverts, paler greenish-blue upperparts, and paler orange underparts. Note however that juvenile Blueeared has rufous ear-coverts. Female has red on lower mandible. Juvenile is similar to adult, but duller and greener above, with dusky scaling on breast. A. a. taprobana (peninsular India and Sri Lanka) is brighter and bluer than the widespread bengalensis, and closer in coloration to Blueeared. Voice Call is a high-pitched, shrill chee, usually repeated and chit-it-it alarm call. HH Fresh waters in open country, also mangroves and seashore in winter.
Source: Helm Field Guides