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Family of Alcedinidae : Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon)

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Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon)

Family of : Alcedinidae

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Site : Estrie region, Quebec, Canada

Date : 2004-09-13

Notes : Female, recognizable by the maroon band on the breast. It is one of the rare species in North America where the female is more colorful than the male. Taken at Marais St-François. Canon 10D, 100-400L at 400mm, f/6.3, 1/320s, Hand held.

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