Species: Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon)

Information About

Belted Kingfisher

Quick Facts
Latin

Megaceryle alcyon

Iñupiaq

nukuutchiqiq

Subspecies

Viewing Scale

Chances of seeing Belted Kingfisher in Alaska

Belted Kingfisher in Detail.
About

Belted kingfishers are found throughout much of North America. They have blue heads with white collars around their neck. Their bellies and the underside of their wings are white. Females have rust coloring across their bellies. Both males and females have skate blue backs and breast.

Habitat & Range

Belted kingsfishers are found near water.

Gallery

Pictures of Belted Kingfisher.