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Belted Kingfisher

Megaceryle alcyon

Description:

A medium-sized bird with a prominent bill. Wings and back are a blue-gray, with white beneath. Head and necklace are black. Males have a brown "belt", meaning this one is probably female. Usually found near water, since, as the name suggests, they eat fish.

Habitat:

near water

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BlueAppaloosa
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BlueAppaloosa

Colorado, USA

Spotted on Apr 23, 2016
Submitted on Apr 24, 2016

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