This is a very common Kingfisher found on the South Asian Continent stretching from India to Southern China and South-East Asia. Although it is a Kingfisher, its diet is mainly insects and small reptiles. It is mostly found away from water. But, like most Kingfishers, it is extremely skittish.

Japanese Garden, Jurong, Singapore

Hong Kong Golf Club, Hong Kong, China

Tanglin Hill, Singapore

Tanglin Hill, Singapore

Sungei Balang, Johore, Malaysia