Belted Kingfisher

Megaceryle alcyon

Least Concern

The Belted Kingfisher is a kingfisher of North American boreal, mountain, woodland, and riparian habitats. It hunts from perches, hovering flight, or shaded forest edges, diving or pouncing for fish, crustaceans, insects, lizards, or other small prey. Many species nest in tunnels, termite mounds, or tree cavities near water or forest clearings.

Family

Alcedinidae

Group

Kingfishers

Range

Belted Kingfisher Range — Resident or seasonal range in North American boreal, mountain, woodland, and riparian habitats

Population

≈ Unknown

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