White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis)

About White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis)

Kingdom: Animals
Phylum: Chordates
Class: Birds
Order: Kingfishers, Bee-eaters, Motmots
Family: Kingfishers

The white-throated kingfisher 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. 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. During the breeding season they call loudly in the mornings from prominent perches including the tops of buildings in urban areas or on wires.

Source: Wikipedia

Lifelists

Trips

Visits

2006-01-04

Bikaner - Sandy Desert, India
2006-01-09

Kheoladeo National Park, India
2006-01-13

Bandhavgarh National Pak, India
2006-01-20

Jim Corbett National Park - Dhikala, India
2009-07-14

Sai Kung Peninsula, Hong Kong

Did not get a clear look at the kingfisher, but the black wingtips were prominent.
2011-01-02

Cairo, Egypt
2013-01-19

My Son, Vietnam

Not 100% sure on ID as it flew past quickly.
2013-01-23

Ta Nung Village, Vietnam
2013-01-24

Nam Cat Tien National Park, Vietnam
2013-01-29

Kratie, Cambodia
2013-02-19

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, India
2013-02-23

Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, India
2016-02-23

Pasir Ris Park, Singapore
2025-08-15

Genung Kerinci, Indonesia
2025-08-22

Pulau Sipura, Indonesia
2025-08-23

Pulau Sipura, Indonesia
2025-08-26

Ipoh, Malaysia
2025-08-29

Penang Hill, Malaysia
2025-08-30

Penang Botanical Gardens, Malaysia
2025-09-01

Royal Belum State Park, Malaysia
2025-09-02

Taman Tasik Taiping, Malaysia
2025-09-03

Bukit Larut, Malaysia