Scientific Name: Halcyon pileata
Malay Name: Pekaka Ubun Hitam
Chinese Name: 蓝翡翠
Found from China, Korea to Japan with more northerly populations wintering to Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia
Size: 29-31.5 cm
Identification: Adult has black crown and head-sides, white collar, throat and upper-breast, dull rufous rest of underparts, thick red bill and deep blue upperparts with mostly black wing-coverts. Shows large white patch on primaries when seen in flight. Juvenile resembles adult but has duller blue upperparts and dark vermiculations on sides of throat and breast.
Habitat: Mangroves, various coastal and inland wetlands., gardens and wooded areas
Behaviour/Ecology: Diet consists mostly of fish, lizard, frog and large insects.
Local Status: Uncommon migrant
Conservation Status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Location: Sungei Buloh, Kranji Marsh, Pulau Ubin, Bidadari, Chinese Garden, Pasir Ris Park, Pasir Ris Farmway 3, Lorong Halus, West Coast Park and Tuas South.
Craig Robson (2011) A Field Guide to the Birds of South-East Asia