Belted Kingfisher
Ceryle torquat

Usually heard before they are seen, Kingfishers have a large bill and head totally out of proportion with the size of the rest of their body. As ungainly as their proportions might seem, this bird is a very successful hunter. They don't call it a Kingfisher for nothing. Often seen hovering before diving head first into the water, they seem to seldom miss their target.

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