Depending on the time of year, you can see belted kingfishers near rivers, streams, lakes and wetlands in every state and territory except Hawaii. In the winter, some migrate to Florida, Arizona, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and southern Texas and California. In the summer, some belted kingfishers migrate to Alaska. All other places have year round residents. Human activity has affected the behavior and distribution of belted kingfishers. Instead of only trees, kingfishers now use power lines, utility poles and buildings as a perch when looking for fish. They also have fewer places to burrow because of a loss of habitat. Main Viewing RegionsColorado Florida Virginia New Jersey Oklahoma Alabama Missouri Maryland Rhode Island |
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Belted Kingfisher
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