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Black-capped Kingfisher

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Photo by nothinghill
Photo taken: Thailand

Halcyon pileata

1 Identification
- 1.1 Similar Species
2 Distribution
3 Taxonomy
4 Habitat
5 Behaviour
6 External Links

Identification

Black head and rufous belly and flanks separated by white throat and collar. Bill bright red, wings and upper coverts deeper blue. In flight shows conspicuous white patch at base of primaries. Size-30cm

Similar Species

White-throated Kingfisher

Distribution

Photo by 996sps
Bagan Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia

Breeds in Indian subcontinent, Myanmar, China and Korea. Winters throughout southeast Asia to Sumatra, Borneo, Sulawesi and the Philippines.

Taxonomy

Monotypic.

Habitat

Mangroves, ricefields, forest edges, forested river courses.

Behaviour

Territorial in its wintering quarters; it is aggressive and often displaces the resident White-throated Kingfisher. Not as vocal as White-throated Kingfisher. Shy.