White-throated Kingfisher
White-throated Kingfisher (<em>Halcyon smyrnensis</em>) is a species of Kingfishers (<em>Alcedinidae</em>) in the order Kingfishers and Allies.
Overview
White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) is a species of Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) in the order Kingfishers and Allies. A bold kingfisher with a chocolate head, white throat and turquoise back; often away from water, feeding on insects, frogs and lizards; a common and conspicuous bird of open country.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Halcyon; binomial: Halcyon smyrnensis; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758). Typical size: 27-30cm. Average lifespan: 10-15 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Oriental Region.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
