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Megaceryle Alcyon
Size & Shape 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. Color Pattern These kingfishers are powder blue above with fine, white spotting on the wings and tail. The underparts are white with a broad, blue breast band. Females also have a broad rusty band on their bellies. Juveniles show irregular rusty spotting in the breast band.
Large prairie lake with surrounding wetland
6 Comments
Thank you!
I love the look of these birds. Good shot!
Thanks Christy! They are always a treat to see! I can't get over his big head and tini-tiny feet!
Your one shot is great! ;-)
Thank you! I was only able to get one snap of the camera before he flew off!
Beautiful, Emily!