photo by: Dave Hillstad
Belted kingfisher Ceryle alcyon
Kingfisher-family Alcedinidae
Fish-eating birds found on sheltered waters. Search for prey from a lookout perch, hovers over water, then plunge-dive headfirst to capture fish. Voice-clattering rattle.
Description:
- Shaggy crest
- Dark band on upper chest.
- White collar
- Large bill
- Length: 13 inches
female has additional rufous belt Photos by Rod Gilbert
male Photos by Rod Gilbert