Dr Rahul Lakhmani, 30, was testing his new slow motion camera in New Delhi, India, when he spotted a white-throated kingfisher perched on a tree in the distance.

By Katharine Hay Published 4th Jun 2020, 11:40 BST Updated 4th Jun 2020, 13:24 BST ...

Fortunately, it is easily seen in winter along the waterways, perched on a branch or pole, scanning the water for a fish to pounce on. Then there is the Brown-winged Kingfisher.

With a wingspan reaching about 40cm and weighing just 25g when it reaches adulthood, the average lifespan of a kingfisher is about two years.