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Name |
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Stork-billed Kingfisher |
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Scientific Name |
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Halcyon capensis |
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Size |
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Bada kilkila (38 cms) |
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Habitat |
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Well watered forest |
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Identification |
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Head brown, under parts pale greenish blue |
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Status |
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Resident |
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Distribution |
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Entire Indian union |
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Food |
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Fish, crabs, reptiles, frogs etc. |
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Nest |
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January-July, Tunnel nest |
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Eggs |
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4-5, white glossy |
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Least concern |
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Wetland |
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Uncommon |
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Mostly seen in all the National Parks of M.P |
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