Lacedo pulchella
Banded Kingfisher
BirdBest Season: Feb–Nov
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About this species
The Banded Kingfisher is an exquisite forest kingfisher of Northeast India — males with dazzling blue, rufous, and white banding, females a rich rufous-and-black. Unlike riverine kingfishers, it perches in dense forest interior away from water. Namdapha and Pakke offer the best chances in India. Spot Banded Kingfishers in Northeast India's rainforests. Rare forest kingfisher — expert birding guide and Namdapha birding tours.
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When and Where to Photograph Banded Kingfisher
The Banded Kingfisher is an exquisite forest kingfisher of Northeast India — males with dazzling blue, rufous, and white banding, females a rich rufous-and-black. Unlike riverine kingfishers, it perches in dense forest interior away from water. Namdapha and Pakke offer the best chances in India. Spot Banded Kingfishers in Northeast India's rainforests. Rare forest kingfisher — expert birding guide and Namdapha birding tours.
Plan field days around Feb–Nov: light is often strongest at dawn and dusk, when many mammals and birds are most active. Work with a naturalist who knows local movement patterns — they will position you ethically while improving your odds of a encounter in Namdapha National Park.