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;[[:Category:Halcyon|Halcyon]] pileata | ;[[:Category:Halcyon|Halcyon]] pileata | ||
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==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
[[Image:Black Capped KF.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Photo by {{user|996sps|996sps }}<br />Bagan Sungai Buloh, Selangor, [[Malaysia]]]] | [[Image:Black Capped KF.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Photo by {{user|996sps|996sps }}<br />Bagan Sungai Buloh, Selangor, [[Malaysia]]]] | ||
| − | Breeds in [[India]]n subcontinent, [[Myanmar]], [[China]] and [[Korea]]. | + | Breeds in [[India]]n subcontinent, [[Myanmar]], |
| + | [[China]] and [[Korea]]. | ||
Winters throughout southeast [[Asia]] to | Winters throughout southeast [[Asia]] to | ||
| − | [[Sumatra]], [[Borneo]], [[Sulawesi]] and the [[Philippines]]. | + | [[Sumatra]], [[Borneo]], [[Sulawesi]] |
| + | and the [[Philippines]]. | ||
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
Revision as of 16:06, 10 August 2009
- Halcyon pileata
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
Distribution
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.
