Kingfisher, Birds of Goa

Goa is known to have in excess of 400 bird species.
This picture is of the Kingfisher, one of the eight species known to exist in Goa. Two decades back the Kingfisher was very common in Goa. Now due to rapid urbanization the Kingfisher is not so commonly seen.
The Kingfisher is a medium sized bird with a comparatively large head, beautifully coloured.