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Name |
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Small blue kingfisher |
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Scientific Name |
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Alcedo atthis |
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Size |
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Chotta kilkila (18 cms) |
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Habitat |
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Near water bodies |
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Identification |
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Blue and green with deep rust coloured under parts |
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Status |
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Resident |
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Distribution |
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Throughout Indian union |
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Food |
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Small fish, tadpoles and aquatic insects |
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Nest |
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March-June, Tunnel nest |
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Eggs |
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5-7, Glossy roundish oval |
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Least concern |
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Wetland |
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Common |
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All parts of M.P |
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