The White-Throated Kingfisher is significantly larger than the Common Kingfisher (which is only about 16 cm long) but slightly smaller than the Pied Kingfisher. Its total length (from the tip of the bill to the end of the tail) is 27-28 cm, wingspan is 40-43 cm, and bill length is 5-6 cm (relatively large and heavy compared to its body size); weight is 65-120 g.