Belted kingfisher
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The belted kingfisher is a large, conspicuous water kingfisher, native to North America. All kingfishers are placed in one family, Alcedinidae, and recent research suggests that this should be divided into three subfamilies. Wikipedia
Scientific name: Megaceryle alcyon
Mass: 5.3 oz
Conservation status: Least Concern (Population stable)
Family: Alcedinidae
Flight speed: 36 miles per hour
Domain: Eukaryota
Genus: Megaceryle
Source: Encyclopedia of Life