Belted Kingfisher

- In southern Arizona, the Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle Alcyon) is a year-round resident, though it becomes significantly more common from August through March as northern migrants arrive for the winter
- You are most likely to hear its loud, dry rattling call before you see it perched near a water source
- These birds are strictly tied to riparian and aquatic habitats ... the Santa Cruz and San Pedro Rivers are prime locations