This Stork-billed Kingfisher (Pelargopsis capensis malaccensis) was encountered among secondary growth near limestone hills in Tambun, Ipoh in the West Malaysian state of Perak. Equipment used: Nikon D7100 SLR with Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD, handheld. “Very kind … Continued
“On the evening of 29th November 2015, I was photographing a Stork-billed Kingfisher (Pelargopsis capensis) hunting for prey at Sungei Tampines, Pasir Ris Park. After 1.5 hours of several unsuccessful attempts and aborted dives, finally the Kingfisher made a successful … Continued
“This Stork-billed Kingfisher (Halcyon capensis malaccensis) was having a tough time in the rain as it impaired its ability to get fish. Multiple attempts while I watched yielded no catch. “Came out of the water to this perch and, when … Continued
The video clip below by Jeremiah Loei shows a Stork-billed Kingfisher (Pelargopsis capensis) manipulating a recently caught fish clamped between its mandibles. As it was bashing the fish against the branch, it showed signs of casting a pellet. The above … Continued
Lim Sheau Torng sent in the above image of a Stork-billed Kingfisher (Pelargopsis capensis) with a puffer fish clamped in its bill with a note: “Initially I thought it caught some sort of shellfish, as it was bashing it incessantly … Continued
“The Stork-billed Kingfisher (Pelargopsis capensis) is an uncommon resident of Singapore (above, adult). This species is usually solitary, but a pair can sometimes be encountered. There used to be a pair that could be spotted at Pasir Ris Park. Recently, … Continued