White-throated Kingfisher
Halcyon smyrnensis
A bold, bright kingfisher of wetlands, riversides, mangroves, farmland, parks, and even towns across South and Southeast Asia. It hunts mostly from a lookout perch, diving or dropping onto fish, frogs, crabs, insects, lizards, and other small animals. Despite its name, it often feeds away from water and is a versatile land-edge predator. Its loud, rattling calls and striking white throat make it one of the most recognizable kingfishers in its range.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
- ?
- White-throated Kingfisher Fledgling
- White-throated Kingfisher