White throated Kingfisher
T he White-throated Kingfisher also known as the White-breasted Kingfisher is quite large in size(about 26cm) and is widely distributed.The bird has a bright blue back, wings and tail. Its head, shoulders, flanks and lower belly are chestnut coloured while the throat and breast are white. The large bill and legs are bright red. The female is similar to the male but the colours of juveniles are relatively dull. The bird can also be found away from water in open country, cultivation and gardens upto an altitude of about 2200 meters. It is known as Kil-Kila in Hindi.