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Title
The Belted Kingfisher
Artist
Mitch Shindelbower
Medium
Photograph
Description
The Belted Kingfisher...(Megaceryle alcyon) is a large, conspicuous water kingfisher. It is depicted on the 1986 series Canadian $5 note. 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 (11–14 in) in length with a wingspan of between 48–58 cm (19–23 in). This kingfisher can weigh from 113 to 178 g (4.0 to 6.3 oz).[6][7] The adult female averages slightly larger than the adult male.
This species has a large head with a shaggy crest. Its long, heavy bill is black with a grey base. These features are common in many kingfisher species. This kingfisher shows reverse sexual dimorphism, with the female more brightly coloured than the male. Both sexes have a slate blue head, large white collar, a large blue band on the breast, and white underparts. The back and wings are slate blue with black feather tips with little white dots. The female features a rufous band across the upper belly that extends down the flanks. Juveniles of this species are similar to adults, but both sexes feature the rufous band on the upper belly. Juvenile males will have a rufous band that is somewhat mottled while the band on females will be much thinner than that on adult females.[8]
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July 27th, 2021
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Naples, FL - United States
Congratulations, your work is Featured in "Birds In Focus" I invite you to place it in the group's "2020-2021 Featured Image Archive" Discussion
Naples, FL - United States
Congratulations, your work is Featured in "A Birding Group - Wings" I invite you to place it in the group's "2020-2021 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L
CA, CA - United States
Someday I hope to see one of these little ones. Congratulations on your feature in Poetic Poultry. FL
Adelaide, SA - Australia
A great capture of this interesting Kingfisher Mitch. Similar in fact to the iconic Laughing Kookaburra in Australia. A very popular bird. Perhaps the Belted Canadian is a little smaller. Interesting notes. L./F.
Cambridge, ON - Canada
Spectacular capture of this magnificent kingfisher, Mitch! Amazing light and detail onderful background! L/F
KERRVILLE, TX - United States
good shot. I spent many a day on the riverbank fishing always hoping to see one. Love that little bird.
Mitch Shindelbower replied:
Thank you Joe I have been tying for years myself to get close enough to get a shot of one these little guys ..
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