There are 86 species of kingfishers worldwide. Thailand has 15 species. Most of them have bright plumage.
Kingfishers typically perch in trees in an upright exposed posture.
They often plunge-dive in the water for food. They eat fish, shrimp, other small aquatic animals, insects and occasionally small terrestrial animals such as lizards. Some species, such as the White-throated kingfisher, inhabit inland areas. They re commonly seen around rice fields looking for lizards, frogs, and insects. They re absolutely stunning when the sunlight hits their beautiful shiny blue feathers.