White-Throated Kingfisher Hiding in Plain Sight

The white-throated kingfisher is quite elusive as mentioned in a recent post.

I encountered one again, and it immediately flew into the bamboos. It’s a cluttered shot but this kingfisher’s striking colors are still visible.

Here’s another shot with a closer crop.

Halcyon smyrnensis

It’s seems to be watching, keeping its distance, hiding in plain sight.

(CFFC: Birds)