White-throated Kingfisher on reed, Bandhavgarh, Madhya Pradesh, India

Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India (December 2025)

This image was taken during the Majestic Tigers of India trip organised by Natures Images and led by Danny Green

Status is classified as Least Concern. For more information on this species of bird see the following links:
White-throated kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) / Wikipedia
White-throated Kingfisher Halcyon smyrnensis / BirdForum
White-throated Kingfisher Halcyon smyrnensis / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Shooting Time 11:16
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/1000
Av(Aperture Value) 6.3
Exposure Compensation -2/3
ISO Speed 200

Latitude 23 42 0.1 N
Longitude 81 01 47.6 E
Altitude 459.60m