Common Kingfisher and other birds of Sariska National Park, Rajasthan

Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) is a widespread resident of the Indian Subcontinent. Orange ear coverts, pale greenish-blue upperparts, and paler orange underparts. Females have orange-red on lower mandible of the beak/ Juvenile is similar to adult, but duller and greener above, with dusky scaling on breast.

A.a.taprobana (peninsular India and Srilanka) is brighter and bluer than the widespread bengalensis.

Voice :
Call is a high-pitched shrill chee, usually repeated and chit-it-it alarm call.

Habitat :
Fresh waters in open country, also mangroves and seashore in winter.

Source : Helm Field Guide

European or Eurasian / Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) and other birds of Sariska national park, filmed near Pandupole. Shikra seen near Slopaka / Slopka. Pavo cristatus female and immature young male near Kalighati. Close-up on peacock's head. All filmed on HDCAM 1080i 50i PAL. A Kingfisher fishes in the pool of a stream emanating from Pandupole, where the Pandavas are said to have hid away.

Birds of Sariska - The peacock and the kingfisher. The Indian peafowl is native to South Asia while the Kingfisher, collectively known as Alcedinidae, are found in Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia.

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