Belted Kingfisher

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Belted Kingfisher (<em>Megaceryle alcyon</em>) is a species of Kingfishers (<em>Alcedinidae</em>) in the order Kingfishers and Allies.

Overview

Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) is a species of Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) in the order Kingfishers and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Megaceryle; binomial: Megaceryle alcyon; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Nearctic. Non-breeding range: MA, n SA.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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