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Belted Kingfisher

Megaceryle alcyon

Photo by meljhand
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Description:

Saw this guy sitting on cables over standing water in a ditch. Long beak, blue, distinctive white belt on neck. Was not too large, maybe 6 inches? Almost seemed like it was sleeping, huddled up.

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PublishedMay 1, 2013

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