The Crested Kingfisher is a species of bird in the Alcedinidae family. Crested Kingfisher is (Megaceryle Lugubris, Other common names: Himalayan Pied Kingfisher) a very large kingfisher that is mostly native to Southern Asia and Japan.  
This bird is mainly found in Mountain Rivers and larger rivers in the foothills of mountains. The bird forms a species complex with the other three Megaceryle species. It is resident in the Himalayas and mountain foothills of northern India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, northern Indochina, Southeast Asia, Japan, and Russia.
This eye-catching kingfisher is easily recognized from its shaggy crest when at rest. The upper body is barred black and white and has a white-collar. The distinctive large kingfisher has long crest feathers and the average size is 41-43, 230-280 g.
The large black and white kingfisher with evenly barred wings and tail, and lacks a supercilium and has a spotted breast, which is sometimes mixed with rufous. This kingfisher has loud “ket ket” in flight, also loud “ping”, deep croaks between paired birds, and raucous grating.
The kingfisher likes to eat fish, and crayfish, and perches on an overhanging branch, partly submerged log or rock, occasionally bobbing head. A notable decline has been observed in China, due to habitat destruction. Moreover, it is not globally threatened.
Although widespread and common in some areas, numbers have declined sharply during the 20th century in Hokkaido, and also in Hong Kong. Whether traveling by wing or by wheel, this attractive kingfisher is pleased to perch anywhere in your home.
Therefore, lifelike markings are meticulously painted with latex enamel on poplar wood that has been carved with a band saw. Each is unique and will vary. 
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Therefore, lifelike markings are meticulously painted with latex enamel on poplar wood that has been carved with a band saw. Each is unique and will vary.
Therefore, lifelike markings are meticulously painted with latex enamel on poplar wood that has been carved with a band saw. Each is unique and will vary.
Although widespread and common in some areas, but numbers have declined sharply during 20th century in Hokkaido, and also in Hong Kong.
Although widespread and common in some areas, numbers have declined sharply during the 20th century in Hokkaido, and also in Hong Kong.
The large black and white kingfisher with evenly barred wings and tail, and lacks a supercilium and has a spotted breast, which is sometimes mixed with rufous.
The large black and white kingfisher with evenly barred wings and tail, and lacks a supercilium and has a spotted breast, which is sometimes mixed with rufous.
This kingfisher has loud “ket ket” in flight, also loud “ping”, deep croaks between paired birds, and raucous grating.
This kingfisher has loud “ket ket” in flight, also loud “ping”, deep croaks between paired birds, and raucous grating.
The kingfisher likes to eat fish, and crayfish, and perches on an overhanging branch, partly submerged log or rock, occasionally bobbing head.
The kingfisher likes to eat fish, and crayfish, and perches on an overhanging branch, partly submerged log or rock, occasionally bobbing head.
This eye-catching kingfisher is easily recognized from its shaggy crest when at rest.
This eye-catching kingfisher is easily recognized from its shaggy crest when at rest.
It is resident in the Himalayas and mountain foothills of northern India, Bangladesh, northern Indochina, Southeast Asia, Japan and Russia.
It is resident in the Himalayas and mountain foothills of northern India, Bangladesh, northern Indochina, Southeast Asia, Japan, and Russia.
The Crested Kingfisher is a species of bird in the Alcedinidae family. This bird is mainly found in Mountain Rivers and larger rivers in the foothills of mountains.
The Crested Kingfisher is a species of bird in the Alcedinidae family. This bird is mainly found in Mountain Rivers and larger rivers in the foothills of mountains.

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