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Belted Kingfisher (male)

Megaceryle alcyon

Description:

Dark gray and white bird with long bill. "This species has a large head with a shaggy crest. Its long, heavy bill is black with a grey base. These features are common in many kingfisher species. This kingfisher shows sexual dimorphism, with the female more brightly coloured than the male. Both sexes have a slate blue head, large white collar, a large blue band on the breast, and white underparts."

Habitat:

Tree above river filled with Pink Salmon

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5 Comments

The MnMs
The MnMs 10 years ago

Wonderful spotting!

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 10 years ago

male.

Thank you Epicology and Sergio! The rented 400mm lens was definitely worth it! :)

Sergio Monteiro
Sergio Monteiro 10 years ago

It is so beautiful, Cindy, and the series is great!

Epicology
Epicology 10 years ago

Amazing!

Ketchikan, Alaska, USA

Spotted on Jul 24, 2013
Submitted on Aug 10, 2013

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