Amidst the hustle and bustle of the city, you may hear a jarring incessant trill, the ‘ki…ki…ki…ki’ of the white-throated kingfisher. Long associated with peace and calm, the bird, also known as the white-breasted kingfisher, is as serene and beautiful to look at as its reputation suggests. The white-throated kingfisher is easily identifiable because of its electric bluish-green tinged back and upper wings. It is large-headed, predominantly chestnut-brown, with a long, heavy, and pointed dark dull-red bill, and a conspicuous white throat extending across the breast. Near the water, it occasionally dives for fish, but mostly uses its hunting prowess for frogs, tadpoles, and water insects.

Source: The Hindu October 09, 2019 13:30 UTC