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Brown-breasted Kingfisher

Halcyon gularis · Species of bird from Asia
Order
Coraciiformes
Codes
bnbkin1, BBKI

About the Brown-breasted 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 China and Indonesia. This kingfisher is a resident over much of its range, although some populations may make short distance movements. It can often be found well away from water where it feeds on a wide range of prey that includes small reptiles, amphibians, crabs, small rodents and even birds. During the breeding season they call loudly in the mornings from prominent perches including the tops of buildings in urban areas or on wires.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderCoraciiformes
FamilyKingfishers (Alcedinidae)
SpeciesHalcyon gularis
Species Codesbnbkin1, BBKI

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Brown-breasted Kingfisher belong to?

The Brown-breasted Kingfisher (Halcyon gularis) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.

How can I identify the Brown-breasted 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 China and Indonesia. This kingfisher is a resident over much of its range, although some populations may make short distan...

Where can I report a Brown-breasted Kingfisher sighting?

You can log sightings of Brown-breasted Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bnbkin1, or on iNaturalist.