Brown-winged Kingfisher
A species of Stork-billed Kingfishers Scientific name : Pelargopsis amauroptera Genus : Stork-billed Kingfishers
Brown-winged Kingfisher, A species of Stork-billed Kingfishers
Botanical name: Pelargopsis amauroptera
Genus: Stork-billed Kingfishers
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Description
Photo By Ashwin Viswanathan 
Description
The brown-winged kingfisher (Pelargopsis amauroptera) is a species of bird in the subfamily Halcyoninae. It is found along the north and eastern coasts of the Bay of Bengal, occurring in the countries of Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, Myanmar and Thailand. In India, it has been mainly reported from the Sundarbans region but records from further south near Chilka exist. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical mangrove forests. 
Size
35 cm
Feeding Habits
Brown-winged Kingfisher forages primarily on crabs and fish, utilizing perches in mangroves to spot and snatch prey. It captures crabs by landing on mudflats and dives for fish. Prey is beaten on a perch before swallowing, and brown-winged Kingfisher may forage in surf, braving waves to secure food.
Habitat
The habitat of brown-winged Kingfisher predominantly encompasses coastal regions, thriving particularly in aged mangrove forests. These birds are commonly associated with tidal ecosystems, including mudflats, estuaries, and calm brackish waterways. Their preference lies with quieter rocky shorelines and they can occasionally be spotted further inland along major rivers or surrounding wooded lake areas.
Dite type
Piscivorous
Photo By Ashwin Viswanathan 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Family
Kingfishers Genus
Stork-billed Kingfishers Species
Brown-winged Kingfisher 
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