White throated KF diving at BW Jacana chicks
The White throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) is an opportunistic feeder. It is known to feed on insects, lizards, frogs, small snakes etc. I had sometime ago once seen it dive and carry off a little grebe chick, but was not able to document it. In 2010 during my stay at Mysore I saw a WTKF dive at Bronze winged Jacana chicks not once but twice. It was not successful in its attempt and the protective father chased it away. I got some record shots which Im sharing here....
The 1st dive, you can see the chicks on the left...
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