White-throated Kingfisher
The white-throated kingfisher also known as the white-breasted kingfisher is a tree kingfisher, widely distributed in Asia from the Sinai east through the Indian subcontinent to China and Indonesia. This kingfisher is a resident over much of its range, although some populations may make short distance movements. It can often be found well away from water where it feeds on a wide range of prey that includes small reptiles, amphibians, crabs, small rodents and even birds. During the breeding season they call loudly in the mornings from prominent perches including the tops of buildings in urban areas or on wires.
Summary from Wikipedia
In Türkiye
Recorded in Türkiye throughout the year.
Provinces where it makes up the largest share of bird records.
Adjusted for how many birdwatchers are out each month; the busiest month = 100%.
3,816 records from Türkiye · #190 of 634 species by number of records. Source: GBIF.org (October 2026). All birds of Türkiye
At a glance
The white-throated kingfisher is a large red-billed blue-and-brown kingfisher fond of land prey like insects and lizards, found in SE Turkey.
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