Brown-breasted Kingfisher (Halcyon gularis)

[dolina]

Brown-breasted Kingfisher (Halcyon gularis) by alabang, on Flickr

The Brown-breasted Kingfisher (Halcyon gularis) is a tree kingfisher found in the Philippines. This kingfisher is a resident over much of its range, although some populations may make short distance movements. It can often be found well away from water where it feeds on a wide range of prey that includes small reptiles, amphibians, crabs, small rodents and even birds. During the breeding season they call loudly in the mornings from prominent perches including the tops of buildings in urban areas or on wires.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White-throated_kingfisher

Location: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Do%C3%...nidad,_Bulacan

[Isac]

Fabulous colours and great timing with the bug.

[dolina]

Thanks isac


Brown-breasted Kingfisher (Halcyon gularis) by alabang, on Flickr

Upon the recommendation of a user I have desaturated my bird as it was generating blown highlights and false colors on the blue feathers.

The motion blur of the bird flipping the crustacean was caused by my 1/200 shutter speed. If given a chance to do it again I would increase it to 1/500.

I posted the slightly out of focus image because I felt that the subject matter of the bird eating was stronger and conveyed a compelling story.

[eaglem]

Nice bright colours.

[seaslug]

Your edit improved the colours in the bird. Amazing range of beautiful creatures where you live!

[dolina]

Thanks eaglem and seaslug


Brown-breasted Kingfisher (Halcyon gularis) by alabang, on Flickr

[Isac]

Stunning. You are one lucky person to have this bird life at your disposal.

[dolina]

I had to travel 100km for that bird and that perch. I have that bird 3km from where I live but the perch is a rebar.

[Ironwood]

Well, all I can do is echo the comments of the other guys. What a stunning bird, and you have captured it so well in these photos.
I think it was worth the 100km.

[dolina]

Thanks Brad