Small Blue Kingfisher

This species is sometimes called the Small Blue Kingfisher but in India and some other regions, the name of Small Blue Kingfisher was used for the Alcedo atthis ..

The Small Blue Kingfisher is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

This species is sometimes called the Small Blue Kingfisher but in India and some other regions, the name of Small Blue Kingfisher was used for the Alcedo atthis (Common Kingfisher).. References - 1. ^ BirdLife International (2004). Alcedo coerulescens. 2006. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. www.iucnredlist.org. Retrieved on ]. More

be confused with the Small Blue Kingfisher, with which it overlaps in the southern areas of most of its range. Description - benghalnsis race in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. benghalnsis race in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Different races in Kolkata Different races in Kolkata benghalnsis race in Kolkata benghalnsis race in Kolkata taprobana race in Kolkata taprobana race in Kolkata * Size: Slightly larger than a sparrow (ca. 18-19cm. More

The Small Blue Kingfisher (Common Kingfisher) Scientific Name Alcedo atthis Location Lotus Pond, Hyd. More

its small size and is the only small blue Kingfisher that is at all widespread., Care needs to be taken in some places to separate it from the exceeding rare, forest dwelling Blue-eared. The blue and orange Common Kingfisher has a long, dark or red bill and a short tail. It is bright sky blue above and the wings are greenish blue while the crown is blue, with fine black barring. The southern race A. a. taprobana has brighter blue upperparts. More

mark II, Mangalore, Small Blue Kingfisher, Sultan's battery, Tamron SP AF 1.4X TC (white model) Posted in Nature, Photography, Wildlife | Comments (6) 6 Responses to “Small Blue Symmetry” 1. Rohit .S.Rao Says: February 3rd, 2009 at 8:59 PM Thats an absolute symmetry. Beautiful composition. More

The Small Blue Kingfisher (Alcedo coerulescens) is a near passerine bird in the kingfisher (Alcedo) genus which is found in Indonesia. With an overall metallic blue impression, it is very similar to the Common Kingfisher, but it is white underneath instead of orange. It is also known as Cerulean Kingfisher Other usage In India and some other regions, Small Blue Kingfisher is the traditional name for Alcedo atthis (Common Kingfisher); this is due to differences in views on bird taxonomy. More