Belted kingfisher – Orange County Register
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A rattling call, a spiky head-crest, and a habit of diving head first into water: belted kingfishers, now arriving in Orange County, seem to exude charisma. These large-billed birds begin to show up around August, many settling in for the winter. A few have been known to breed here, digging their long tunnels into an […]
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Conn: Why the belted kingfisher works for the Fighting Illini
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Kingfishers are world-class anglers
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SIB “Bird of the Week” – Belted Kingfisher – King of the Lagoon – SIB
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Belted Kingfisher — Bell Canyon Birds
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The elusive belted kingfisher – South County News
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Belted Kingfisher Petaluma Wetlands Alliance
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Wings of Heritage: A Tour of the Birds of Canada – Banknote World
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The Bird Who Would Be King
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Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) - Birds - BirdGuides
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A potential new mascot is gaining popularity at the University of
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In Search of the Belted Kingfisher