This is a large
kingfisher, in Gujarati locally known as "કલકલયો", 28 cm in length. The adult has a bright blue back, wings and
tail. Its head, shoulders, flanks and lower belly are chestnut, and the throat
and breast are white. The large bill and legs are bright red. The flight of the
White-throated Kingfisher is rapid and direct, the short rounded wings
whirring. In flight, large white patches are visible on the blue and black
wings. Sexes are similar, but juveniles are a duller version of the adult.
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