White-Throated Kingfisher sitting on angled iron pole. cover photo - 208344890

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TheÂ white-throated kingfisherÂ & x28;Halcyon smyrnensis& x29; also known as theÂ white-breasted kingfisherÂ is aÂ tree kingfisher, widely distributed in Asia from the Sinai east through theÂ Indian subcontinentÂ to theÂ Philippines. ThisÂ kingfisherÂ 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.

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