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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Coraciiformes Alcedinidae

White-throated Kingfisher

Halcyon smyrnensis

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
50 cm
Body Mass
91.4 g
Diet
Omnivorous
Migration
Partially migratory

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 102

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 102).

DEF 63

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 63).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

Manoj Karingamadathil · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Oriental: widespread & also Middle East Habitat: Human Modified
5 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Halcyon smyrnensis smyrnensis

    s Turkey to ne Egypt, Iraq to nw India

  • Halcyon smyrnensis fusca

    w India and Sri Lanka

  • Halcyon smyrnensis perpulchra

    Bhutan to e India, Indochina, the Malay Pen., Sumatra, w Java and w Borneo

  • Halcyon smyrnensis saturatior

    Andaman Is.

  • Halcyon smyrnensis fokiensis

    s, e China, Taiwan and Hainan

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Halcyon smyrnensis

Which family does it belong to?

Kingfishers (Alcedinidae)

Where is it found?

Oriental: widespread & also Middle East

Sources & credits

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