Thursday, February 19, 2009
WHITE BREASTED KINGFISHER
Scientic Name : Halcyon smyrensis (Linnaeus)
Local Names : Minchulli
Habitat : Mostly seen on the trees which grow near banks of water body.
Size : Between Myna and pigeon
Feeding : Feeds on small fishes , frogs and water insects.
Breeding : 4 -7 eggs
Nesting : March - June
It builds its nest by digging the soil near the banks of the rivers.
Feathers : It is small most attractive blue coloured bird with long sharp pointed beak.
Egg Colour : Shining white coloured eggs .
Call : A loud chattering song.
Cluthes : 3 - 4.
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