Stork-Billed Kingfisher is an Indian bird that bears a scientific name "Pelargopsis capensis" widely distributed in the northern and the eastern part of Indian sub continent.
Distribution of Stork-Billed Kingfisher
Stork-Billed Kingfisher is a tree kingfisher which is widely but sparsely distributed in the tropical Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, from India to Indonesia. Stork-Billed Kingfisher is essentially resident throughout its range.
Structure of Stork-Billed Kingfisher
Stork-Billed Kingfisher is a very large kingfisher. It is measuring 35 to 38 cm in length. The adult has a green back, blue wings and tail, and grey head. It"s under parts and neck are buff. The very large bill and legs are bright red.
Flight of Stork-Billed Kingfisher
The flight of Stork-Billed Kingfisher is laboured and flapping, but direct.
Sexes of Stork-Billed Kingfisher
The sexes of Stork-Billed Kingfisher are similar. There are 15 races, mostly differing in plumage detail, but P. C. gigantea of the Sulu Islands has a white head, neck and underparts.
Call of Stork-Billed Kingfisher
The call of this Stork-Billed Kingfisher is a low and far reaching peer-por-por repeated every 5 seconds or so as well cackling ke-ke-ke-ke-ke-ke.
Behaviour of Stork-Billed Kingfisher
Stork-Billed Kingfisher is a species of a variety of well-wooded habitats near lakes, rivers or coasts. It perches quietly whilst seeking food, and is often inconspicuous despite its size. It is territorial and will chase away eagles and other large predators.
Feedings of Stork-Billed Kingfisher
Stork-Billed Kingfisher hunts fish, frogs, crabs, rodents and young birds.
Nests of Stork-Billed Kingfisher
Stork-Billed Kingfisher digs its nest in a river bank, decaying tree, or a tree termite nest. A clutch of two to five round white eggs is typical.
