| Camera : | NIKON D200 |
| Shutter-speed : | 1/90 sec |
| Aperture : | f 4 |
| Exposure Mode : | Aperature Priority |
| ISO : | 160 |
| Exposure Compensation : | -0.7 EV |
| Flash : | No Flash |
| Focal Length : | 400 mm |
Being a very common bird in the populated plains of India, it is integrated with the local culture. It is commonly called "neelakant" (meaning blue throat), a name associated with the deity Shiva.