<< Previous Next >>

White-throated Kingfisher


White-throated Kingfisher
Photo Information
Copyright: Ram Thakur (ramthakur) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4315 W: 231 N: 14052] (56953)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2012-12-22
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D200, Sigma 70-300 4-5.6 APO DG MACRO, 58mm UV
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/400 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2017-10-30 4:13
Viewed: 938
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I dug out this picture of a White-throated Kingfisher from my archives of 2012. We used to see lots of birds on the school agricultural farm then; it is now replaced by a large indoor sports complex.

The white-throated kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) also known as the white-breasted kingfisher is a tree kingfisher, widely distributed in Asia from Turkey east through the Indian subcontinent to the Philippines. 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.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White-throated_kingfisher
meyerd, marius-secan, josediogo1958, CeltickRanger has marked this note useful
Only registered TrekNature members may rate photo notes.
Add Critique [Critiquing Guidelines] 
Only registered TrekNature members may write critiques.
Discussions
None
You must be logged in to start a discussion.

Critiques [Translate]

Hi Ram,
one of your really good bird shots, this White-throated Kingfisher. I have seen this bird in Turkey, thanks to your contribution and the instructive note (thanks !) I know now that its distribution is really wide.
Cheers, Dietrich

Hello Ram,
A nice specie of Kingfisher. In Danube Delta the summer I meet the European Kingfisher which is a bit smaller then the White-throated....Pity that the human interest is always whining against natural habitat and a lot of wild animals are gone forever.....
Marius.

Ram very nice shot of this bird
colours are beautiful to
thanks gr lou

  • Great 
  • tuslaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2752 W: 280 N: 4931] (19883)
  • [2017-10-30 9:51]

Hello Ram,
What a lovely kingfisher you have presented today. It looks similar to one I saw in Africa. It seems there is a great numbers of this species all over the world with their own unique colors and markings. This particular type is a beauty for sure with rich contrasting colors and beautiful body features. TFS.
Ron

  • Great 
  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 6453 W: 89 N: 15597] (65254)
  • [2017-10-30 12:30]

Hi Ram,a difficult location disturbed by a branch but an excellent DOF to take the best details of this beautiful kingfisher,the colors are very bright,well done! Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

Hello Ram
A beautiful bird in a great pose.Excellent composition. The sharpness is impressive. A pearl from Your archives.
Have a good WE and thanks.
José Diogo

Hello Ram

Excellent photo from your archives of this white-throated kingfisher
with its expressive glance, fine POV, beautiful contrasty color tones
of its plumage, and the catch-light enhancing the photo by
rendering it more beautiful, TFS

Asbed

Calibration Check
















0123456789ABCDEF