Pelargopsis capensis

Stork-Billed Kingfisher

BirdBest Season: Jan–Dec

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About this species

The Stork-Billed Kingfisher is India's largest kingfisher — a massive, impressive bird with a huge red bill and rich brown-and-turquoise plumage. It inhabits rivers and estuaries in wooded country. Kaziranga's river islands, Nagarhole's backwaters, and the forests of Northeast India offer reliable encounters. See Stork-Billed Kingfishers at India's forest rivers. India's largest kingfisher — birding guide and best riverine locations.

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Best locations for Stork-Billed Kingfisher

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Kaziranga National Park

Assam, India

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Namdapha National Park

Arunachal Pradesh, India

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When and Where to Photograph Stork-Billed Kingfisher

Plan field days around Jan–Dec: light is often strongest at dawn and dusk, when many mammals and birds are most active. Work with a naturalist who knows local movement patterns — they will position you ethically while improving your odds of a encounter in Kaziranga National Park.

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