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Pied Kingfisher Mysore Outskirts Jan 2014 Habitat - Stagnant water, Swamps, lakes, Slow flowing streams canals etc Distribution - Entire India Description - A medium sized kingfisher with all black and white plumage. Long stout and black bill, black mask under a broad white super-cilium and black breast bands while female has a single broken breast band. Habits - Seen perched on a rock or pole near water often bobbing head and flicking tail. Hovers above water and dives swiftly to catch its prey. Food - Fishes, Amphibians, Reptiles, Insects etc. Nest and Season : Nest is horizontal tunnel made in mudbanks of canals and streams Egg - 5-6 shining white Incubation- about 20 days.
Posted on: Fri, 22 Aug 2014 06:43:18 +0000

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