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belted kingfisher
noun
- a grayish-blue, North American kingfisher, Ceryle alcyon, having a white breast marked with a grayish-blue band.
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of belted kingfisher1
An Americanism dating back to 1805–15
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"I thought it has to be a belted kingfisher, but it cannot possibly be. It was stunning."
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More than 270 species live in the park, more than any other park in the city: bald eagles, great blue herons, osprey, red-tailed hawks, belted kingfishers, cedar waxwings and more.
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The first day, a belted kingfisher slowed to pace me, flashing a bold white collar each time he swooped, impatient, between trees.
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The park is a terrific spot for birdwatchers: songbirds, Barred owls, wood ducks and belted kingfishers are all regulars.
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He posted a photograph of the bird, which proved to be a belted kingfisher.
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