Belted kingfisher || Descriptions, Characteristics and Facts!

The belted kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) is a large, conspicuous water kingfisher, native to North America. All kingfishers were formerly placed in one family, Alcedinidae, but recent research suggests that this should be divided into three subfamilies.
The belted kingfisher is a stocky, medium-sized bird that measures between 28-35 cm in length with a wingspan of between 48-58 cm. This kingfisher can weigh from 113 to 178 g.The adult female averages slightly larger than the adult male.
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