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Belted Kingfisher (male)

Megaceryle alcyon

Description:

Males have slate blue and white bands with a shagy crest. Females have Rufous band across the upper chest.

Habitat:

Spotted along Weyerhaeuser Lake in Federal Way, Washington.

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2 Comments

Brian38
Brian38 3 years ago

Thank you so much, Neil.

Neil Ross
Neil Ross 3 years ago

Beautiful bird. Nice spotting, Brian.

Brian38
Spotted by
Brian38

Auburn, Washington, United States

Spotted on Oct 20, 2020
Submitted on Oct 21, 2020

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