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 osborne88
Sep 1, 2026
Belleville, ON, Canada
byKristen Osborne
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Belted Kingfisher observed by jemredwood
Sep 1, 2026
Dundas, Hamilton, ON, Canada
byJoanne Muis Redwood
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Belted Kingfisher observed by a_rod
Sep 1, 2026
Milligan Rd, Idaho Falls, ID, US
byA-Rod AESTHETICS
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Belted Kingfisher observed by graysonrosefry
Sep 1, 2026
Long Sault Pky, South Stormont, ON, CA
byGrayson
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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