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Belted kingfisher (female)

Megaceryle alcyon

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

Stocky bird with a large head and shaggy crest. The female features a rufous band across the upper belly that extends down the flanks.

Habitat:

Spotted at the South Padre Island Birding And Nature Center.

Reference Links:

Belted kingfisher - Wikipedia

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