. BIRD MONOGRAPHS:

Order: Family:

by Donald Wilkinson BELTED KINGFISHER (Ceryle alcyon)

CORACIIFORMES Species: 26-01-004

ALCEDINIDAE - Kingfishers

Distribution: Alaska and east across Canada, except the far north, to

Nest:

Eggs: Diet: Song: Size: Note:

Labrador and Newfoundland; south through USA to Mexico and Gulf ‘ Coast. Winters north to the limit of unfrozen water and south to ‘ Central America and Caribbean Islands.

Excavated hole in a river bank or soft sea-cliff or quarry up to 6 feet above water. Habitats along streams and. by’ ponds; also

coastal bays, especially in winter.

5 to 8; white.

Dives for fish from perch or after hovering. A loud, dry, rattling call, often prolonged. 28 to 37 cm (11 to 14.5 inches).

other scientific name is Megaceryle alcyon