Halycon sancta ,Sacred Kingfisher , Cekakak

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The Sacred Kingfisher is a tree kingfisher found in the mangroves, forests, and river valleys ,
Feeding Halycon sancta ,Sacred Kingfisher , Cekakak

Sacred Kingfishers forage mainly on the land, only occasionally capturing prey in the water. They feed on crustaceans, reptiles, insects and their larvae and, infrequently, fish. The birds perch on low exposed branch on the lookout for prey. Once prey is located, the Sacred K

ingfisher swoops down and grasps it in its bill, returning to the perch to eat it.
Breeding
For most of the year Sacred Kingfishers are mainly solitary, pairing only for the breeding season. Usually two clutches are laid in a season. Both sexes excavate the nest, which is normally a burrow in a termite mound, hollow branch or river bank. The nest chamber is unlined and can be up to 20m above the ground. Both sexes also incubate the eggs and care for the young.