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Belted Kingfisher (female)

Ceryle alcyon

Description:

The Belted Kingfisher is one of a few bird species for which the coloration of females is showier than males. This individual is a female. The "Friends of Huntley Meadows Park" bird species list indicates the Belted Kingfisher is uncommonly-to-occasionally seen at the park. Related Resource: http://www.friendsofhuntleymeadows.org/S...

Habitat:

Huntley Meadows Park, a 1,425 acre wetland area in Fairfax County, Virginia USA. Related Resource: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/huntl...

Notes:

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Virginia, USA

Spotted on Mar 6, 2012
Submitted on Mar 9, 2012

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