Belted Kingfisher
The Belted Kingfisher(Megaceryle alcyon) is a bird classified in the order Coraciiformes, and the family Alcedinidae.
Physical Characteristics
The Belted Kingfisher has a crest on its head. Both the male and female have a blue-gray back and chest band. The female has rust colored bands on her sides and a rust colored band across her lower breast. The Belted Kingfisher is one of the few species in which the female is more brightly colored than the male.
| Length | 28-35 cm(11″-1’1.8″) |
| Wingspan | 48-50 cm(1’6.9″-1’7.7″) |
| Weight | 140-170 grams(4.9-5.9 oz) |
*Subspecies
The Belted Kingfisher is classified as a monotypic species.