Thursday, December 31, 2020

December 31, 2020


I am a female Belted Kingfisher,
I have a chestnut band across my tummy
Scientist don't know why I have this band -
The issue requires more study.

Location: Fellsmere Grade Road, Fellsmere

Sources: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/why-do-female-belted-kingfishers-have-an-extra-rust-colored-belt-that-the-males-dont-have/

Photo and text © 2020 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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