Belted kingfisher
Megaceryle alcyon
About the Belted kingfisher
The belted kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) is a large, conspicuous water kingfisher, native to North America.
Fun Facts About Belted kingfisher
- The belted kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) is a large, conspicuous water kingfisher, native to North America.
Conservation Status
The Belted kingfisher is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Alcedinidae |
| Genus | Megaceryle |
| Species | Megaceryle alcyon |
Range & Habitat
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