The Belted Kingfisher lives in United States and Canada (except in the desert southwest) and is a year-round resident in the lower 48 states. It is found in lakes, streams, rivers, ponds, estuaries.The male Belted Kingfisher measures about 13 inches in length. It has a shaggy, conspicuous blue-gray crest.the eat fish, crustaceans, insects. The kingfisher will dive headfirst into a stream, marsh, or pond to obtain its prey. It is unusual among bird species in that the female is more brightly colored than the male. The kingfisher is often heard before it is seen, as its loud rattling call betrays its presence.The status on the Belted Kingfisher is that it is common. Xavier Rosales
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