female Belted Kingfisher
p.1 #1female Belted Kingfisher
Both sexes have a shaggy crest and a solid blue-gray band across their chest. Females have an additional, highly noticeable rusty-brown band or "belt" across their belly, which is unusual since male birds are typically the more colorful of the species.
May 27, 2026 at 01:38 PM
p.1 #3female Belted Kingfisher
cool closeup view of the KF, with all chest details nicely lit and standing out
May 27, 2026 at 10:50 PM
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p.1 #5female Belted Kingfisher
What a wonderful bird to capture, Tony!
Douglas
Douglas
May 29, 2026 at 05:13 AM
p.1 #6female Belted Kingfisher
Very nice image, my experience, half mile away there taking off.
May 29, 2026 at 06:30 AM