Blue-eared Kingfisher lit by the sunset

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Blue-Eared Kingfisher (female) hunting in the early evening. Blue-eared Kingfisher Females are distinguished by their bright orange lower beak, the male blue-eared kingfishers have a pure black beak. Blue-eared Kingfishers can be found throughout Asia and the Indian Subcontinent. Like most kingfishers, they have brilliantly bright colours, the Blue-eared kingfishers having exceptionally vivid cobalt blue colouring.

Blue-eared Kingfisher

Other Name(s): Blue-cheeked kingfisher, Deep-blue kingfisher, Ceylon blue-eared kingfisher, Malaysian kingfisher
Scientific Name: Alcedo meninting
Size: 16 cm
Wingspan: 24 - 26 cm
Diet: Crustaceans, dragonfly, fish
Habitat: Rainforest, densely shaded forests
Distribution: Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia
Conservation: Least Concern