Male has brighter back colors than female and more distinct black head markings. Has dark bill and beady red eye. Voice Utters a sharp wip or more chattering wip-kprrr. Range Plains, Southwest, Northwest, California, Texas, Rocky Mountains. Description ADULT From most of range covered by this book is brown overall, with bold dark streaking on back. Brown Thrashers have a body size of 23.5 to 30.5 cm and a wingspan of 29 to 33 cm. Captive-bred violet-blue forms are sometimes released and can be confused with male Japanese Green Pheasant (P. versicolor, sometimes classified as a separate species). The Brown Pelican is the official bird of Louisiana, and it has been a symbol of the state since the advent of European settlers, who were captivated by the pelicans loving attitude toward their young. Has a black cap marked with a white supercilium; note also the black throat and bib. Sexes are similar. JUVENILE Similar to adult female, but duller; dark subterminal tail band is absent. Widespread and common summer visitor (present mainly May-Sep) to northern coniferous forests. Sexes are similar. They also have larger eyes compared to diurnal birds to allow as much light as possible to enter their retinas. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act makes it illegal to possess feathers and other components of native North American birds without a license. Description ADULT Has marbled brown upperparts. Belly is pale and flanks are barred brown, black, and white. Formerly a student of Sherry's, Henry is now his colleague. The oystercatchers are large, conspicuous and noisy plover-like birds, with strong bills used for smashing or prising open molluscs. They have rust-colored flanks and an upper torso that is rust-colored. You can read more about me Given this variation, sexes are similar. They also eat and preserve the nuts of other plants, including oak, in tree stumps, that they devour all throughout the winter period. Order: PsittaciformesFamily: Psittacidae. Tail is forked and relatively long, but outer feathers are not so long and streamerlike. Underparts are flushed yellow on breast, grading to white on belly and with dark spots on flanks. ADULT In summer, has bold patches of orange-red on back, white underparts, and bold black and white markings on head. Seen mainly on coast on migration, Apr-May and Aug-Sep. Eastern Canada, Northwest, Florida, Mid-Atlantic, California, Great Lakes, New England, Plains, Rocky Mountains, Western Canada, Alaska, Texas, Southeast, Southwest. Bill is yellow and legs are yellowish green. All birds have reddish orange legs and striking black and white pattern in flight. Though the members of this family are similar in many respects to the southern storm-petrels, including their general appearance and habits, there are enough genetic differences to warrant their placement in a separate family. IMMATURE Recalls adult female, but wings and tail of immature male are much darker than those of immature female. Diminutive rail and the smallest of its kind in Eastern North America. Discussion Elegant wetland bird whose plumage varies markedly according to time of year and age. ADULT FEMALE Similar to male, but lacks ruby crown patch. Most have strong legs with long toes, short rounded wings, and are weak fliers. JUVENILE Recalls adult female, but blue-gray elements of plumage are buff and bill is darker. Forms flocks outside breeding season. Habitat Common resident of mountain coniferous and mixed forests. JUVENILE Recalls adult female but is browner overall. Scolopacidae is a large and diverse family of small to medium-sized shorebirds which includes the sandpipers, curlews, godwits, shanks, tattlers, woodcocks, snipes, dowitchers, and phalaropes. Is it lawful in Louisiana to kill egrets? Gray and reddish brown color forms occur throughout, but birds from east are palest and grayest, while those from west typically are darkest and brownest. The high-pitched calls and songs of both kinglets are inaudible to many people. There are over 477 different bird species in Louisiana that may be seen at different times of the year. They are notable for their vocalization, especially their remarkable ability to mimic a wide variety of birds and other sounds heard outdoors. BirdWatchingSpot.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Legs are gray and bill is dark. Description ADULT MALE Has mainly grayish olive-green upperparts, but note the dark wings and two white wing bars; lower one is more pronounced than upper one. As you can see, birders in the Pelican state will have a busy and exciting time with over 470 different kinds of birds. Pale supercilium is yellow in front of eye and yellow throat is bordered by white malar stripe and defined below by V-shaped black chest band. extimus is very pale overall. Old World sparrows are small passerine birds. Dimensions Length: 16-24 (41-61 cm); Wngspn: 3 4 (1 m). The bill is long, thin, and sharply hooked. Range Northwest, Plains, Texas, Western Canada, Southwest, California, Alaska, Rocky Mountains. Their necks are similarly adorned with blackish-brown rings. Easy to see on coasts, Aug-Apr; early arrivals and late departures sometimes seen in summer plumage. ADULT MALE In breeding season has blue-gray face, neck, and breast, but note black between base of bill and eye, continuing as line down to center of chest. Habitat Common and widespread in grassland; largely resident, but northern birds migrate south in fall. They live on insects in summer and berries in winter. A white belly and white wing bands distinguish this birds plumage. Forms flocks outside breeding season. Range Great Lakes, Western Canada, California, Southwest, Florida, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Eastern Canada, Northwest, New England, Rocky Mountains, Texas, Plains. JUVENILE Similar to winter adult, but back is brownish gray and scaly-looking due to pale feather margins. Most birds winter from southern U.S. south. Most hemoparasites hosted by wild birds appear to be harmless, but most of the blood parasite studies in avian wildlife are mainly focused on passerines or migratory species. They are adaptable birds, with a mixed diet including seeds and insects. The Rallidae is a large family of small to medium-sized birds which includes the rails, crakes, coots, and gallinules. Migrant and winter birds favor similar habitats, but also turn up in coastal wetlands. ADULT FEMALE Similar to male, but lacks ruby crown patch. The song is a loud string of clear down-slurred or two-parted whistles, often speeding up and ending in a slow trill. In general, sparrows tend to be small plump brownish or grayish birds with short tails and short powerful beaks. Bill is relatively stout and color varies from pink to gray. Wings are blackish with white feather margins and tail is deeply forked, the outer feather long and streamerlike. Order: PasseriformesFamily: Motacillidae. The swifts are small birds, spending most of their lives flying. They are typically gray or white, often with black markings on the head or wings. Herons and egrets are wading birds with long necks and legs. This bird is endemic to North America, however, it spends the wintertime in the southern American States. States like Texas and Mississippi border Louisiana, and as a result, they share a lot of birds.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'birdadviser_com-box-3','ezslot_2',101,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-birdadviser_com-box-3-0'); Birds in Louisiana range from common species like the Northern Cardinal to uncommon species like the Western Kingbird. Fairly common on large lakes in breeding season. They may appear to be identical, but their tufted crest allows you to tell them apart. It is also home to some of the best places in the United States to watch birds in their natural habitat, but more importantly, it is home to a diverse ecosystem of wildlife. They also visit the bird feeders to nourish the birdies. Legs and bill are black. Both groups are medium-large coastal seabirds that plunge-dive for fish. Voice Song is a tinkling series of twittering whistles; calls include a soft tiu. Migrates south in fall and winters from southern U.S. to northern South America. One of the hardest North American species to observe. Range Eastern Canada, Mid-Atlantic, Florida, Great Lakes, Northwest, Western Canada, Plains, New England, California, Texas, Rocky Mountains, Southwest, Southeast, Alaska. Yes. BirdAdviser also participates in affiliate programs with B&H, Adorama, Clickbank, CJ, and other affiliate sites. Elegant waterbird. Accipitridae is a family of birds of prey that includes hawks, eagles, kites, harriers, and Old World vultures. Pale supercilium is yellow in front of eye and yellow throat is bordered by white malar stripe and defined below by V-shaped black chest band. New World vultures are not closely related to Old World vultures, but superficially resemble them because of convergent evolution. Discussion Robust and pugnacious shorebird. Winters at sea off South America. It is found in marshes with some trees or scrub in the Caribbean, South America, and southern Florida. Upperparts are brown, spangled with white on back; undertail is creamy white. The Eastern Towhee is rufous on both sides and has a white belly. Range Mid-Atlantic, Eastern Canada, Texas, Southwest, Florida, California, Rocky Mountains, New England, Great Lakes, Plains, Southeast, Western Canada. First-summer birds resemble winter adults, but with irregular dark spots on underparts. Habitat Native to Asia and introduced for hunting. Intricate plumage patterns afford it superb camouflage on woodland floor. They have long strong legs with powerful talons. Order: FalconiformesFamily: Falconidae. Jump to species show Barn-owls are medium to large owls with large heads and characteristic heart-shaped faces. Most eat small invertebrates picked out of the mud or sand. Their plumage is largely gray or black and they have spear-shaped bills. The White-throated Sparrow feeds on tiny grains and wheat. JUVENILE Similar to nonbreeding adult, but heavily streaked below. Mid-Atlantic, Alaska, New England, Western Canada, Southeast, Rocky Mountains, Northwest, Southwest, Eastern Canada, Plains, Great Lakes, California. Winters from southern U.S. to Central America, favoring a range of wooded habitats. Northwest, Plains, Texas, Western Canada, Southwest, California, Alaska, Rocky Mountains. Birds that are considered probable escapees, although they may have been sighted flying free, are not included. An adult Indigo Bunting birds body length ranges from 11.513 cm (4.55.1 in) to 18.523 cm (7.19.1 in), with a wingspan of almost 1823 cm (7.19.1 in). They do not swim or walk and cannot take off from a flat surface. Bill is yellow during the winter months. An adult Belted Kingfisher weighs between 113 and 178 grams. Order: PelecaniformesFamily: Pelecanidae. They include the wagtails, longclaws, and pipits. Pacific Loon G. pacifica (L 24-26 in) is smaller, with a daintier bill. Often overlooked in migration and winter, the snipe is a solitary creature of wet fields and bogs, seldom seen on open mudflats. Has a dumpy, short-tailed appearance, recalling perhaps a small chick of a larger species. Sexes are similar. ADULT WINTER Has mainly gray upperparts and white underparts, with grayish hindcrown and nape and black patch through eye. ADULT breeding Female has brown upperparts (many back feathers have yellow-buff margins), white throat, dark cap, and reddish orange neck; gray breast and mottled flanks grade into white underparts. These are arboreal birds of northern forests. Texas, Western Canada, Eastern Canada, California, New England, Florida, Rocky Mountains, Mid-Atlantic, Southwest, Southeast, Northwest, Plains, Great Lakes, Alaska. Several species often hold their tails upright. While common in many parts of Texas and Florida, some of them have migrated to Louisiana. Sexes are similar. ADULT MALE Can appear all dark, but in good light note the dark rich-brown crown, nape, and back. Order: ColumbiformesFamily: Columbidae. The storm-petrels are the smallest seabirds, relatives of the petrels, feeding on planktonic crustaceans and small fish picked from the surface, typically while hovering. Frigatebirds are large seabirds usually found over tropical oceans. They have longish bills with hooked tips and webbed feet with sharp claws. It has a large green rhizome that is about 12 inches long and 1.5 inches thick. Wings are blackish with white feather margins and tail is deeply forked, the outer feather long and streamerlike. Its tough to distinguish between male or female Brown Thrasher birds since their form, color, and size are so similar. The blue wings, head, and upper parts of the Eastern Bluebird are its most distinctive features. Song is typically a four-note fee-bee, fee-bay; call is a nasal chika-tzitzi. Ipswich Sparrow breeds on Sable Island, Nova Scotia and winters on Atlantic coast, favoring dunes. The Brown Thrasher eats the nuts, grain, grapes, or buds of several birds. Most fish-rich lakes within breeding range support a pair in summer. Nape is gray, crown is brown, and has whitish supercilium; brown ear coverts are defined above by dark eyestripe and below by dark malar stripe, and note white mustache and throat. Habitat Widespread and common summer visitor (present mainly May-Sep) to northern coniferous forests. These owls are nocturnal predators, so they are often difficult to spot during the day. Wingspan: 23-26 in. Dives for fish. Southeast, Texas, Eastern Canada, Southwest, Northwest, California, Florida, Plains, New England, Rocky Mountains, Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic. ADULT FEMALE Has yellowish green plumage overall, with darker wings and tail. Weight: 2.3-6.6 oz. Range Western Canada, Great Lakes, Rocky Mountains, New England, Florida, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Plains, Texas, California, Southwest, Eastern Canada. Named after rusty feather margins seen in fall and early winter. Order: PasseriformesFamily: Bombycillidae. Voice Territorial male utters a sharp, repeated kiki durr, kiki durr, mainly after dark. This list of birds of Louisiana includes species credibly documented in the U.S. state of Louisiana, as accepted by the Louisiana Bird Records Committee (LBRC) of the Louisiana Ornithological Society. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Has a dumpy, short-tailed appearance, recalling perhaps a small chick of a larger species. (Photo by Paula Burch-Celentano) In the autumn of 1820, John James Audubon left Cincinnati and headed toward . Length: 16-24 (41-61 cm); Wngspn: 3 4 (1 m). Underparts are mostly white, but has striking chestnut band along flanks. In winter, black V is obscured by pale feather tips. The Indigo Bunting takes its title from the color of its feathers, which is indigo blue. JUVENILE Streaked and brownish overall. White-breasted Nuthatches may grow up to 14 cm in length and have a wingspan of 27 cm. Description ADULT MALE Has either gray or brown plumage, darker above than below, with pale streaks on upperparts and dark bars on underparts. The White-Breasted Nuthatch would be a tiny bird belonging to the nuthatch species. Nonbreeding bird is similar, but with duller bill and leg colors, and less extensive black on face. Breeding adults are stunning but seldom remain in pristine plumage for long. Order: CiconiiformesFamily: Ciconiidae. One of the tiniest songbirds in North America is the White-eyed Vireo, commonly known as Vireo griseus. Habitat Widespread and fairly common resident of pinyonjuniper forests; declining, probably due to habitat loss and degradation, and on the Audubon Watchlist. Like the Old World vultures, they are scavengers. Recurvirostridae is a family of large wading birds which includes the avocets and stilts. By first winter, it recalls respective sex winter adult, but with more extensive orange-buff on face and underparts. ADULT winter Has gray-brown upperparts and white underparts. ADULT FEMALE Recalls a dull male in respective seasonal plumage, but in summer the white elements of the plumage are grubby while the black feathers are fringed brown. Song is a tinkling series of twittering whistles; calls include a soft tiu. Description ADULT BREEDING MALE Has mainly white plumage, except for the black back, outer flight feathers, patch on leading edge of wing and tail center. In winter, has mainly gray-brown upperparts, including head and neck. Storks lack a pharynx and are mute. They look like large dark gulls, but have a fleshy cere above the upper mandible. During their migration and flight, they devour small insects and worms. They also feed the birds at the bird feeders. By first winter, it recalls respective sex winter adult, but with more extensive orange-buff on face and underparts. Range New England, Rocky Mountains, Southwest, Mid-Atlantic, Texas, Western Canada, Southeast, Florida, Plains, California, Eastern Canada, Great Lakes, Northwest, Alaska. Underparts are whitish, but flushed pinkish orange on belly, undertail, and underwing coverts; note the deep red axillaries (armpits). A male Downy Woodpecker weighs more and has a wider wingspan than a female. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Male & female Pileated Woodpeckers have subtly different looks. JUVENILE Recalls adult female, but blue-gray elements of plumage are buff and bill is darker. Forages actively and tirelessly for insects and spiders, caught with its needlelike bill. They are capable of seeing in the dark and even at night. Eastern Towhees build their nests in shrubs or small trees. Observation Tips Listen for the distinctive call. lineatus (the typical subspecies in east) Has mostly faintly barred reddish orange underparts, dark streaking on breast; vent feathers are whitish. Some altitudinal migration sometimes occurs in winter. Black feathers on neck form a ruff when displaying; otherwise hard to see. Territorial male utters a loud, shrieking call, followed by bout of vigorous wing beating. ADULT NONBREEDING Paler and more buff overall, most noticeably on underparts and supercilium. Tiny insects, such as big flies, sand martins, and other small arthropods and worms, are eaten by them. 1. Within Louisianas boundaries, more than 470 bird species have been identified. Breeds on inland freshwater marshes and coastal salt marshes; birds migrate to coastal habitats for winter. The sulids comprise the boobies and gannets. Birds in intermediate stages of molt can look a bit "moth-eaten." Bill is black and legs are dull red. Common summer visitor (May-Sep) to barren northern tundra, from northern Canada and Greenland west; winters widely across southern Canada and northern U.S. in grassy fields; occasionally seen on beaches. They have short wings and thin down-turned bills. Don't let its small size fool you, though; unlike its larger, still-as-a-statue cousins, the Tricolored Heronbedecked in gray-blue, burgundy and white . Range Great Lakes, Southwest, New England, Rocky Mountains, Texas, Southeast, Alaska, Plains, Eastern Canada, Northwest, Florida, Mid-Atlantic, Western Canada, California. Plains, Southeast, Southwest, Mid-Atlantic, Texas, California, Great Lakes, Florida. Biology professors Tom Sherry and Donata Henry (G '05) marvel at the diversity of birds in Audubon Park in uptown New Orleans. Many swifts have very long swept-back wings which resemble a crescent or boomerang. Underparts are white and bill is dark. Louisiana State Wildflower . Sexes are separable and there is distinct seasonal variation in adult plumage. The Phasianidae is the family containing the pheasants and their allies. Sexes are similar. All birds feed on insects, typically caught in aerial sorties; often perches on overhead wires. They are usually spotted in ponds and canals, searching for their food. Until 2018, this family's three species were included with the other storm-petrels in family Hydrobatidae. ADULT FEMALE Similar, but has less well-marked upperparts and is marginally paler on underparts. The male provides sustenance throughout these days. A medium-sized kingfisher with a band around its neck, the Belted Kingfisher is a member of the kingfisher family.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'birdadviser_com-leader-3','ezslot_13',110,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-birdadviser_com-leader-3-0'); Their beak is large and robust, and their heads feature a shaggy crest. Utters a whinnying squeal, and a loud keek in alarm. Observation Tips The wonderfully cryptic camouflage makes it hard to spot. Unlike Old World vultures, which find carcasses by sight, New World vultures have a good sense of smell with which they locate carcasses. Male has brighter back colors than female and more distinct black head markings. As the name implies, most are insectivorous. A Quantitative Study of the Nocturnal Migration of Birds. JUVENILE Has brown overall upperparts and white underparts; note the long, bold supercilium (meets at front of head), rather dark crown and ear coverts, and more scaly-looking back (due to pale feather margins). Its head is crowned with a black crest. Habitat Common high Arctic tundra breeder. Males and females have various differences. JUVENILE Similar to adult female. Voice Breeding birds utter a shrill, repeated Kee-yur call. Alcids are superficially similar to penguins due to their black-and-white colors, their upright posture, and some of their habits; however they are not closely related to penguins and are (with one extinct exception) able to fly. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. The family Cuculidae includes cuckoos, roadrunners, and anis. Head is streaked brown, and feathers on upperparts are boldly marked with black, white, and brown; note the reddish shoulders. In flight, seen from below, body and wing coverts are barred pale reddish orange, while flight feathers and tail are barred black and white (black bands wider than the white); note pale bases to primaries, which form a narrow band. These are terrestrial birds, variable in size but generally plump, with broad, relatively short wings. This species male and female have similar plumage colors, but the female lacks the little red dot on the males head. Voice Song is a two-part, buzzing trill (bzzzrt-tzeee), preceded by two or three chip notes; call is a thin stip. Josh More/Flickr. Discussion Well-marked sparrow. Red-headed Woodpeckers possess a wingspan of approximately 42.5 cm and a body mass of 19 to 25 cm (7.5 to 9.8 in). Song is a series of five or six shrill, whistled phrases; call is a tongue-smacking tchh-brrr. Theyre also one of the most common swallow species on the planet. When most of a bird's normal activity occurs during the darkest nighttime hours, however, that species is generally considered nocturnal. The kinglets are a small family of birds which resemble the titmice. Order: ProcellariiformesFamily: Hydrobatidae. Discussion Plump grouse. How many different bird species can you find in Louisiana? Range Southwest, Southeast, Northwest, Plains, New England, Western Canada, Eastern Canada, Texas, Mid-Atlantic, California, Great Lakes, Rocky Mountains. The wonderfully cryptic camouflage makes it hard to spot. Walks with a bobbing action and occasionally swims short distances. Check out these 20 nocturnal birds. ADULT WINTER (this plumage is acquired gradually Jul-Sep) Has gray upperparts, entirely white underparts; black on head is restricted to cap, nape, and ear coverts. The wood-warblers are a group of small, often colorful, passerines restricted to the New World. Order: PasseriformesFamily: Calcariidae. Most migrate across plains to Gulf and Atlantic coasts in fall; after feeding, most fly direct to wintering grounds in South America; reverse route is followed in spring. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Observation Tips Most fish-rich lakes within breeding range support a pair in summer. ADULT MALE Has orange-brown body plumage, blue-green sheen on head, striking red wattle, and long, orange and barred tail; white collar is absent in some birds. The American woodcock is a shorebird most active at night searching for invertebrates, such as earthworms. Order: PasseriformesFamily: Vireonidae. In winter, has mainly gray-brown upperparts, including head and neck. Bill is slender and dark and legs are blackish. Their long wings have black markings, as does the head. Range Mid-Atlantic, Alaska, New England, Western Canada, Southeast, Rocky Mountains, Northwest, Southwest, Eastern Canada, Plains, Great Lakes, California. As an adult, a White-throated Sparrow might measure anywhere from 22 to 32 grams. Order: CharadriiformesFamily: Scolopacidae. The Tufted Titmouseis a small species native to North America. Males have one black tail and upper body, while females have one brown tail and upper chest. Long-billed grassland bird that often sings from roadside posts. In winter, has dark gray upperparts and whitish underparts; note dark half collar. The Eastern Screech-Owl is an all-year Louisiana resident and can be found in various wooded areas, suburban parks, and near residential areas where its favorite prey of small rodents can be easily found. They are large, black, or black-and-white, with long wings and deeply forked tails. Dumpy and rather secretive waterbird. Of them, 168 species and eight identifiable subspecies are classed as accidental, 18 have been introduced to North America, four are extinct, and one has . As name suggests, feeds primarily on seeds of pinyon pines, but omnivorous and opportunistic diet also includes other types of seeds, as well as fruits and insects. Underparts are otherwise gray-buff. In North America, the most well-known nocturnal bird is the owl. Shrikes are passerines known for their habit of catching other birds and small animals and impaling the uneaten portions of their bodies on thorns. Nocturnal birds are usually dull coloured with hardly any visible markings because at night any bright coloured markings would be difficult to see. Birds of prey hunt and eat other animals, mainly mammals, reptiles, and smaller birds, but some also hunt fish. Southwest, Great Lakes, Plains, Rocky Mountains, Western Canada, Florida, California, Alaska, Mid-Atlantic, New England, Texas, Northwest, Eastern Canada, Southeast. Breeding adults are stunning but seldom remain in pristine plumage for long. Summer male is similar, but colors are duller. Cranes are large, tall birds with long legs and long necks. Formerly common, but now threatened: numbers have declined catastrophically in recent decades. ADULT NONBREEDING MALE Recalls breeding male, but back has orange-buff feather fringes, and similar color is seen on tertial margins and on fringes of feathers of crown, nape, ear coverts, and flanks. They have a lovely look with plumage that is a blend of black, white, brown, and red colors. The Passerellidae family among passerine species includes the Eastern Towhee, Florida Birds: Most Common Birds in Florida (with Pictures). I attended Cornell University, where I obtained my degree to become an Ornithologist so I could pursue my love of these magnificent creatures in and out of their natural habitats. They have the unusual ability to climb down trees head first, unlike most other birds which can only go upwards. California, Rocky Mountains, Mid-Atlantic, Eastern Canada, Southeast, Texas, New England, Western Canada, Southwest, Alaska, Florida, Plains, Great Lakes, Northwest. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. Order: PasseriformesFamily: Passerellidae. They may compose a range of melodies relying on the circumstance. Breeds in Arctic, west from Hudson Bay. Males drumming display is created by rapid wingbeats. Well-marked sparrow. Order: CathartiformesFamily: Cathartidae. I am Lily Aldrin. Flamingos filter-feed on shellfish and algae. Observation Tips Easy to see at breeding colonies in summer months although sometimes abandons previously used sites if water levels are not suitable. They superficially resemble the Old World flycatchers, but are more robust and have stronger bills. A medium-sized kingfisher with a band around its neck, the Belted Kingfisher is a member of the kingfisher family. Description ADULT Has gray back and darkish wings; pale fringes to inner flight feathers and coverts are less striking than in Black-capped. Their long tail and brilliant blue and white plumage distinguish them. Southern subspecies are similar, but without streaks on breast. Common resident of mountain coniferous and mixed forests. They also have brownish tails. These birds coexist with other species of owls in areas where rice fields, sugar cane, and marshlands are plentiful. 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