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Posted by Marci on 11:19:31 02/10/05

In Reply to: Re: Shark Valley bird question -- thanks! posted by Marci

Oh, I should have known better than to question someone on the Birdboard :) It definitely sounds like a belted kingfisher is what I saw:

Identification Tips:
Length: 12 inches
Large, short-legged, big-headed, big-billed bird
Hovers over water and dives headfirst into water in pursuit of fish
Slate blue head, with white spot near lores
White chin, throat and neck
Slate blue breastband
Slate blue back and upperwing coverts with small white spots
Slate blue tail with numerous dark and light bands

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