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Black-capped Kingfisher Another kingfisher off my list! :) Geotagged,Halcyon pileata,India,John Rowell,Odisha,Orissa,Wildlife,Winter,adhocphotographer,bhitarkanika,black-capped kingfisher Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Black-capped Kingfisher

Another kingfisher off my list! :)

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Just when I thought I've seen every color combination of kingfisher, you introduce yet a new one! Posted 10 years ago
  2. View JohnR's profile
    JohnR
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    I will keep trying to introduce as many as i can! :) I have a list... ;) Posted 10 years ago

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The Black-capped kingfisher

The black-capped kingfisher is a tree kingfisher which is widely distributed in tropical Asia from India east to China, Korea and Southeast Asia. It is distinctive in having a black cap that contrasts with the whitish throat, purple blue wings and the coral red bill.

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Similar species: Kingfisher, Bee-eater, Rollers
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Uploaded Feb 11, 2015. Captured Feb 9, 2015 11:04 in Rajnagar - Pattamundai Road, Pitanda, Odisha 754248, India.
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  • Canon EOS 5D Mark III
  • f/4.0
  • 1/800s
  • ISO200
  • 500mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.

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