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Belted Kingfisher

Ceryle alcyon

Photo by CynthiaMHori
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

female - she was across the river. Looks like I was focusing on branches instead of the bird. Sorry.
Medium-sized bird. Large head and shaggy crest. Large, thick bill.
Bluish head and back. White throat and collar. White underneath with blue breast band

Habitat:

along the Jordan River, UT

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PublishedMay 4, 2011

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