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The stork-billed kingfisher (Pelargopsis capensis), is a tree kingfisher that is widely but sparsely distributed in the tropical Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, from India to Indonesia. This kingfisher is resident throughout its range. It is a very large kingfisher, measuring 35 cm (14 in) in length. The adult has a green back, blue wings and tail, and an olive-brown head. Its underparts and neck are buffs. The very large bill and legs are bright red. Vocal in the breeding season, giving a loud, far-reaching “peu-peu-pow” whistle, while its regular contact call is a loud laughing “ka-ka-ka” repeated 6-10 times. This fishing bird Prefers large streams, rivers, and the edges of large water bodies with vegetated banks. A stork-billed kingfisher is sitting on the bamboo of a fishing net in search of food at the Wetland OxBow Lake known as 'Chupi Char' in East Burdawan, West Bengal; India on 21/02/2023. (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto)

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