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Belted Kingfisher Identification - All About Birds
Belted Kingfishers are stocky, large-headed birds with a shaggy crest on the top and back of the head and a straight, thick, pointed bill. Their legs are short and their tails are medium length and square-tipped. Smaller than an American Crow; larger than a Hairy Woodpecker.
Belted kingfisher - Wikipedia
The belted kingfisher is a stocky, medium-sized bird that measures between 28–35 cm (11–14 in) in length with a wingspan of between 48–58 cm (19–23 in). This kingfisher can weigh from 113 to 178 g (4.0 to 6.3 oz).
Belted Kingfisher | Audubon Field Guide
The Belted Kingfisher is often first noticed by its wild rattling call as it flies over rivers or lakes. It may be seen perched on a high snag, or hovering on rapidly beating wings, then plunging headfirst into the water to grab a fish.
Belted Kingfisher - All About Birds
Belted Kingfishers are common along streams and shorelines across North America. You’ll probably hear a loud, rattling call before you see the kingfisher. Its large head and hefty bill give it a distinctive profile as it patrols its territory, using the open space above the water as a flyway.
Belted Kingfisher - American Bird Conservancy
Often heard before seen, this dagger-billed, shaggy-crested bird is usually spotted next to a river or lake, or hovering over the water before plunging headfirst to snag a fish.
Belted Kingfisher - eBird
Bill is long, straight, thick, and pointed. Powder blue above with white underparts and blue breast band. Females have additional rusty band across belly. Almost always solitary, perched along edges of streams, lakes, and estuaries. Flies along rivers and shorelines giving loud rattling calls.
Belted Kingfisher Photo Gallery - All About Birds
Jan 11, 2019 · It nests in burrows along earthen banks and feeds almost entirely on aquatic prey, diving to catch fish and crayfish with its heavy, straight bill. These ragged-crested birds are a powdery blue-gray; males have one blue band across the white breast, while females have a blue and a chestnut band.
Belted Kingfisher - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on ... - Animalia
The Belted kingfisher ( Megaceryle alcyon) is often apparent from its wild rattling call while it flies over lakes or rivers. It can be seen perched high on a snag, or hovering while it beats its wings rapidly, before plunging headfirst into the water to grasp a fish.
Belted Kingfisher - ID, Facts, Diet, Habit & More | Birdzilla
Feb 27, 2023 · The Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon), with its distinctive shaggy crest and bold, blue and white plumage, is a fascinating and highly skilled hunter found across North and Central America. These birds are known for their impressive aerial acrobatics, as they dive headfirst into the water to catch fish.
Meet the Belted Kingfisher Bird - Birds and Blooms
Nov 26, 2024 · Learn to identify a belted kingfisher. See what the male and female look like, find out what the bird eats, and hear its call. What Does a Belted Kingfisher Bird Look Like? A female belted kingfisher has brownish orange markings on the belly. Like flycatchers, kingfishers perch on treetops or exposed branches to survey their surroundings.