30/07/2026
White-collared Kingfisher (Todiramphus chloris collaris)
If birds had superheroes, the Blue-collared Kingfisher would be one of them. With its dazzling blue collar, emerald-green wings, bright white chest, and sturdy red-orange beak, it's a bird that's hard to forget once you've seen it. Don't be surprised if you spot one sitting perfectly still on a branch—it may look like it's relaxing, but it's actually on the lookout for its next meal. In the blink of an eye, it swoops down to catch fish, crabs, insects, or small lizards with incredible precision.
The most common among the
many varieties of Kingfisher