Common Kingfisher
The sudden flash of delicate blue
That lightning strike of wondrous true
There, gone in the blink of an eye,
And no matter how hard you try,
The only evidence were the rings
Of bright water that sweetly sings.
(part of a poem surprisingly called 'Kingfisher' by David Wood)

The Common Kingfisher is a small kingfisher with seven subspecies recognized within its wide distribution across Eurasia and North Africa. It is resident in much of its range, but migrates from areas where rivers freeze in winter.
Similar species: Kingfisher, Bee-eater, Rollers
By Sunil R Agadi
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Uploaded Jan 19, 2014. Captured Jan 19, 2014 13:06 in Rudrakshipur - Halaguru Road, Bannahalli, Karnataka 571422, India.
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