White-Throated Kingfisher
Halcyon smyrnensis
| Class Aves |
Diet Mainly feeds on fish and shrimps, insects and lizards |
| Order Coraciiformes |
Behaviour
When foraging in mangroves, it perches on protruding tree branches and other visible perches. After capturing its prey, it returns to the branch to eat it.
Distribution
Sub species fokiensis resident in South China.
Hong Kong- widespread and common resident.
Range: South & South East Asia (partially migratory within range)