Stork Billed Kingfisher
(Pelargopsis capensis) is the largest Kingfisher, resident in Sri Lanka. In Sinhala it is known as මහ පිළීහුඩුවා (Maha Pilihuduwa). The adult has a
greenish back, blue wings and tail, and grey head. Its underparts and neck are
yellowish. The very large bill and legs are bright red. Both sexes are similar.
They habitats well habitats
near lakes, rivers or coasts. It perches quietly whilst seeking food, and is
often inconspicuous despite its size. They are territorial birds and hunts
fish, frogs, crabs, and rodents. They build the nest in a river bank, decaying
tree and nest will consist of two to five eggs.
