Brown-winged Kingfisher At Sunderbans, India Stock Image

Brown-winged Kingfisher (Pelargopsis amauroptera) is a chunky large orangish kingfisher with an oversized head and a scarlet dagger of a bill. No other large kingfisher in its range has dark brown wings. Bright blue-green rump patch most obvious in flight. Restricted to coastal habitats such as mangroves and estuaries. Gives loud, fluid-sounding whistles as well as harsh grating rattles