THE BIRDS OF SINGAPORE ISLAND 
The present specks is the more brightly coloured of the two 
birds. Its red beak and chestnut underparts are usually notice- 
able and the striking white patch on the breast also forms a 
good field-point. In flight smyrnensis shows a white patch 
near the end of the wing. 
Other habits:— A country bird that seems as fond of the 
woodlands and jrardens as the common kingfisher is of the 
water. As could be expected from this fact the food consists 
largely of insects and small lizards, etc., but small fish are quite 
welcome. 
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