They have very large bills. It's feet are dark brown and the bill is almost all black. The wings are a greenish-blue and the tail is blue. The female resembles the male except that the chest is lighter brown and the chin and throat are white. The weight of a male kingfisher varies form 50 to 60 grams.
Females are generally smaller.
The bird is extremely vocal. Its call can be heard from great distances. The calls of the kingfisher aid greatly in communication. They have calls for battle, mating, love, danger and to beg for food. It is a very aggressive bird known for stealing chickens and harassing other birds and flocks.