Saturday, November 10, 2012

Belted Kingfisher

Belted Kingfisher
 The belted kingfisher is a bird that can be found through out North America at different times. During the summer belted kingfishers nest on breading territories in Canada and the northern United States. They nest in burrows which the dig in dirt banks. Most the times these are river or stream banks but areas like roadside ditches and gravel pits have allowed them to expand their breeding range. The burrow is usually 3 to 6 feet long and slopes up to help keep water out. The belted kingfisher spends it winters in the southern coastal areas of the United States, Mexico, and Central America but they are often seen in the central portion of the United States during migration.


19 comments:

Misty DawnS said...

These are such gorgeous birds! This is the second Kingfisher post I've seen today - Ashrunner posted Kingfisher photos too. Awesome!

Pat said...

Pretty bird!

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Gemma Wiseman said...

I have not seen this kingfisher variety! Less distinct blue than the variety I know! Gorgeous photo!

carol l mckenna said...

Great post and awesome photograph ~ (A Creative Harbor)

Susan said...

What a beautiful bird!!!

rainfield61 said...

Is interesting to know whether this belted kingfisher and our white-throated talk the same language.

Greeting from Malaysia.

Pia said...

Very nice capturing of this pretty bird! Ours here look a bit different. But I think both are very camera shy.

Anonymous said...

What a little beauty you captured here. Kingfishers have such striking colors.
Nicely done!

DeniseinVA said...

A wonderful bird! I have never actually seen one.

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Love the rusty ring -- so special!

genie said...

This is definitely a finely dressed fellow. Such a great macro shot. genie

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