Female Belted Kingfisher
Do you remember the Male Belted Kingfisher from an earlier post? The female, pictured above, has a distinct rusty band on on its belly, which lacks in the male.
The Belted Kingfisher is the only Kingfisher found in the United States and Canada. It has a large head, ragged crest and a heavy bill. Kingfishers live near streams, rivers, ponds and lakes, in areas where the water doesn't freeze during winter, so that they always have access to aquatic foods.
Song of the Day: The Rains of Castamere - The National (2012)
