A wonderful bird
East and Southeast Asia are home to the ruddy kingfisher (Halcyon coromanda), a medium-sized tree kingfisher.
This 25 cm tall bird has a large, vivid crimson underside and legs that are also a bright red color.
Their tails, which are largely hidden when the bird is in flight, are a stunning purple color that develops from the orange-rust red color of their bodies as they move forward.
It is challenging to distinguish between the female and the male because there is little sexual dimorphism.
A migratory bird, the ruddy kingfisher is found in South Korea, Japan, the Philippines, China, and India.
They have been observed flying as far as Borneo during migration.
These birds love woodland settings close to streams and rivers, typically in dense jungles and rainforests, from temperate to tropical regions.
Kingfishers often migrate alone or in pairs, and their booming, descending cry is heard more often than seen due to their preference for heavily wooded areas.
Ruddy In areas with less moving water, kingfishers have also been observed eating rats, frogs, and other amphibians. Kingfishers enjoy eating fish, crabs, and large insects.
The Ruddy Kingfisher’s breeding season takes place in India and Nepal from March to May.
In South Korea and the Malay Peninsula, it occurs in late June. Both species of birds create nests in sandbanks, termite mounds, and tree holes.
