Belted Kingfisher Megaceryle alcyon
Overview
Description
The belted kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) is a large, conspicuous water kingfisher, native to North America. All kingfishers are placed in one family, Alcedinidae, and recent research suggests that this should be divided into three subfamilies.1
Taxonomy
Coraciiformes > Alcedinidae (Kingfishers) > Kingfishers
Sightings
Relevant Sightings
- 09-23-2023 - California, United States (First Sighting)
- 01-18-2025 - California, United States (Last Sighting)
Places Seen
- California, United States
Media
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