The Belted Kingfisher, Megaceryle alcyon is a vagrant to the UK. [1].
Other names[]
- Synonym: Ceryle alcyon.
Description[]
Both male and female have slate blue breast band; white belly and undertail coverts. Female has rust belly band and flanks. Juvenile resembles adult but has rust spotting in breast band [2]
Similar species[]
Behaviour[]
Generally solitary [2].
Diet[]
Calls[]
Is a loud, dry rattle [2].
Reproduction[]
Distribution/habitat[]
Common and conspicuous along rivers and brooks, ponds and lakes, and estuaries [2].
References[]
- ↑ Mullarney, Killian; Lars Svensson, Dan Zetterström and Peter J. Grant (1999). Birds of Europe. Princeton University Press. ISBN 0691050538.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Dunn, Jon L. and Alderfer, Jonathan (2006). National Geographic Guide to the Birds of North America. National Geographic Society. ISBN 1426200722.