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White-throated kingfisher sounds

Halcyon smyrnensis

Listen to 2 recordings of the White-throated kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis).

Listen to the White-throated kingfisher

White-throated kingfisher
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White throated kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) sound
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About the White-throated kingfisher

The White-throated kingfisher is a bird in the family Alcedinidae (order Coraciiformes). Its conservation status on the IUCN Red List is “least concern”.

What does the White-throated kingfisher sound like?

Bird vocalisations are usually divided into songs – longer, often complex phrases used to defend territory and attract mates, sung mostly by males in the breeding season – and calls: short, simple sounds for contact, alarm, begging or flight.

From Wikipedia

The white-throated kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) 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.

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More from the family Alcedinidae

Frequently asked questions

What does a White-throated kingfisher sound like?

You can hear 2 recordings of the White-throated kingfisher on this page. Bird vocalisations are usually divided into songs – longer, often complex phrases used to defend territory and attract mates, sung mostly by males in the breeding season – and calls: short, simple sounds for contact, alarm, begging or flight.

Is the White-throated kingfisher endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the White-throated kingfisher as “least concern”.

What family does the White-throated kingfisher belong to?

The White-throated kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) belongs to the family Alcedinidae in the order Coraciiformes.

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