Belted
Kingfisher
(Ceryle alcyon)
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Kingfisher Information Length: 13" Habitat: Edges of ponds, lakes, rivers, streams, and coastal bays; road cuts and gravel pits near clear, open water. Requires perches above water for spotting prey. During breeding season, requires exposed dirt banks for nest sites. Diet: Small fish (staple), amphibians, reptiles, crayfish, mollusks, insects, small mammals. Occasionally, wild fruits. |
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 Identification
tips for the Belted Kingfisher |
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| Breeding Map | Winter Map (CBC) | ||
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| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | |||
| Photos, description, similar species, sound, range, habitat, food, behavior, reproduction, and conservation status. | |||
| Mike Danzenbaker's Bird Photography | |||
| Photo of Belted Kingfisher (female). | |||