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Belted Kingfisher

Megaceryle alcyon

Photo by CoralAvery
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Bird with distinct markings on the neck and wings along with a fluffy head feather.

Habitat:

Spotted at Lake Hodges between Rancho Bernardo and Escondido.

Reference Links:

Belted Kingfisher, Megaceryle alcyon

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PublishedDecember 24, 2011

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