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White-throated_Kingfisher

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Gorgeous. Their beaks are so large, this photo shows that very well. Posted 12 years ago, modified 12 years ago
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    Ludo Sak
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    Ragisha, great shot! I always wanted to shoot a Kingfisher, but still failed to do so. They are so seldomly spotted over here in the Netherlands. Too cultivated I guess.. Posted 12 years ago
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      Ragisha Kottamal
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      thank you, hope you will get your shot soon, happy new year
       Posted 12 years ago

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The White-throated kingfisher

The white-throated kingfisher, also known as the white-breasted kingfisher is a tree kingfisher, widely distributed in Asia from the Sinai east through the Indian subcontinent to the Philippines. This kingfisher is a resident over much of its range, although some populations may make short distance movements.

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Similar species: Kingfisher, Bee-eater, Rollers
Species identified by Ragisha Kottamal
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By Ragisha Kottamal

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Uploaded Dec 31, 2012. Captured Dec 30, 2012 16:26 in Lock Gate Road, Bhavnagar Salt & Industrial Works Pvt. Ltd., Gujarat, India.
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  • Canon PowerShot SX30 IS
  • f/5.8
  • 1/318s
  • ISO80
  • 150.5mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.