Black-Capped Kingfisher (Halcyon pileata)
Image Copyright Paul Dunn
Last Observed: December 2016 – Koh Chang
Last Observed By: Paul Dunn
The black-capped kingfisher (Halcyon pileata) is a tree kingfisher which is widely distributed in tropical Asia from India east to China, Korea and Southeast Asia. This most northerly of the Halcyonidae is resident over much of its range, but northern populations are migratory and they wintering south of their range to Sri Lanka, Thailand, Borneo and Java. It is distinctive in having a black cap that contrasts with the whitish throat, purple blue wings and the coral red bill. The species is mainly found in coastal and mangrove habitats but can sometimes be found far inland.
It is a medium sized bird growing up to 28cm in length.
Black-Capped Kingfisher Wikipedia
