Belted Kingfisher

Megaceryle alcyon

The belted kingfisher is a large, conspicuous water kingfisher, native to North America.

A male Belted Kingfisher perched atop a wooden branch at Lake Apopka, FL. Photo shared on Wikipedia by JeffreyGammon.
A male Belted Kingfisher perched atop a wooden branch at Lake Apopka, FL. Photo shared on Wikipedia by JeffreyGammon.
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Belted Kingfisher observed by ellen_w
Jul 18, 2026
Skamokawa Valley
byellen_w
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Belted Kingfisher observed by andrew_mcconnell
Jul 18, 2026
Port Crescent State Park-Foot Trail, Port Austin, MI, US
byAndrew McConnell
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Belted Kingfisher observed by jrendersby
Jul 18, 2026
Indian Rd, Mound City, MO, US
byjrendersby
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Belted Kingfisher observed by verosseraptor
Jul 18, 2026
Richmond, BC V7C 5N2, Canada
byRossYHYeung
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
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