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Crested Kingfisher

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Greater Pied Kingfisher Alternate name
Megaceryle lugubris Scientific name 
Coraciiformes Order
Cerylida Family   
41 cms                Length
Found by forested streams and rivers in the himalayan foothills, up to 2,800 m, in:- Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, North Korea, Pakistan, Russia, Thailand, Tibet & Vietnam. Habitat-Altitude-Range
Clutch  
Fish Food   Diet
Fisher from a perch. Habits
1149 World Number

Least Concern

Status

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Crested Kingfisher song
(Megaceryle lugubris)
Arnold Meijer XC35464
08-02-2009, India

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