White-throated kingfisher
Halcyon smyrnensis
ok. 28,5 cmDorosły ptak
total length
total length
wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaMeasurement: side
- Mass
- 65.5–81 gDorosłe osobniki
White-throated kingfisher — size comparison
The white-throated kingfisher inhabits fields, wetlands, parks, mangroves and watersides. It has a white throat, brown head areas and blue wings and often hunts
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Length
wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaReference values · details in the profiles
Total lengthScale in cm
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approx. 28.5 cm
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White-throated kingfisher — size comparison — facts and sources
The white-throated kingfisher inhabits fields, wetlands, parks, mangroves and watersides. It has a white throat, brown head areas and blue wings and often hunts far from open water.
From perches it seeks insects, lizards, small mammals and amphibians, also catching fish where suitable. Usually alone or paired, it defends its area.