The Belted Kingfisher is one of six American Kingfishers and the most common Kingfisher in the United States. It is easily recognizable with its striking blue-gray plumage. This bird sports a shaggy crest on its head and a distinct white collar around its neck, which is more pronounced in males. The female has a broad, rusty band across her belly, complementing her blue-gray coat.
Belted Kingfishers are solitary and territorial birds, often seen perched alone on branches overhanging water. Their loud, rattling call is unmistakable and can be heard as they patrol their watery territories. These kingfishers are expert fishers; they hover above the water to spot their prey before diving headfirst to catch fish with their large, pointed bills.
Their habitat spans across North America, wherever there are bodies of water like rivers, lakes, or estuaries. These birds are year-round residents in the northern parts of their range but may migrate southward from the coldest areas.
If you live in North America and you love birds then you are probably familiar with the Belted Kingfisher, which can be found across the continent from coast to coast. This cute design features a pair of Birdorable Belted Kingfishers. Can you tell the difference between... Read more »
We have recently updated some of our Kingfishers and added several new ones bringing the total number of Kingfishers on Birdorable to ten! There are actually 90 different species of Kingfisher in the world, so we still have a way to go. Each of our birds... Read more »
This week, we’re celebrating the world’s kingfishers! There are about 90 species of kingfisher in the world. These darling birds are often colorful, and they can be found all around the world. Join us as we highlight kingfishers... Read more »
This week, we’re celebrating the world’s kingfishers! There are about 90 species of kingfisher in the world. These darling birds are often colorful, and they can be found all around the world. Join us as we highlight kingfishers on the Birdorable blog this week! Today we're sharing... Read more »
