Flash of Blue
White-throated Kingfisher | Halcyon smyrnensis
ABOUT THE PHOTO
Perched with precision and rewarded with a successful hunt, the White-throated Kingfisher pauses for a brief moment before its next flight. Though famous for its vibrant turquoise wings and chestnut head, this versatile hunter feeds on far more than fish—dragonflies, insects, lizards, and frogs all make their way onto its menu.
CAMERA
Sony ILCE-1M2 /
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
FIELD DATA
LOCATION
Surajpur, Chhattisgarh, India
CATEGORY
Lofty Flights & Perfect Perches
SETTINGS
560mm | f/6.3 | 1/1000 sec | ISO 1600
