Belted Kingfisher (Ceryle alcyon)

                                                

                                                                       Photo above and below by BarrytheBirder

The Belted Kingfisher is a solitary waterside bird in almost of North America, and the only kingfisher found in most of the continent.   It can be found perched on branches above streams and ponds or on low coastal rocks. It hovers over water or watches from from low perches, then plunges headfirst to catch small fish.   They are generally solitary.   They dig nest burrows in steep stream banks with their strong bills and feet.

                                                                                                          Photo by Dave Kemp

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