Where is the brown-winged kingfisher found?
The brown-winged kingfisher is found in coastal tidal habitats, especially mangrove forests of Sundarbans in West Bengal and in Odisha. They are also seen in mudflats, estuaries, creeks and rocky shores. Other than India, they are found in Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand and Malaysia.
What do brown-winged kingfishers look like?
Brown-winged kingfishers look very similar to stork-billed kingfishers however the latter has blue wings and brown-winged kingfishers have, as their name suggests, brown wings. They have a dark brown iris and buff head and a large, vibrant red bill with a darkish tip. They have a bright, blue rump and a dark brown tail.
What is the diet of the brown-winged kingfisher?
Brown-winged kingfisher eats crabs, shrimps and small fishes. They forage by perching on low branches over water. They fly low or dive to catch prey.
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