Belted Kingfisher

The Belted Kingfisher is one of the widespread kingfisher in North America.   They need to have the water to be clear and still. 
They are medium size, with a big head and along heavy bill.   They live in much of the U.S.
They breed in burrows close to or along the water.   The population is stable.
Here is the site with more info, http://birds.audubon.org/species/belkin.
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