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 geodani
May 13, 2026
Lake Lucerne, Pescadero, CA, US
byGeorge Chrisman
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Belted Kingfisher observed by keenad
May 13, 2026
Deer Ln Rd SE, Calgary, AB, CA
bykeenad
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Belted Kingfisher observed by newwman
May 13, 2026
Argo Park Canoe Livery, Ann Arbor, MI, US
bynewwman
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Belted Kingfisher observed by wyattsibilia
May 13, 2026
South St, Natick, MA, US
byWyatt Sibilia
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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