. The American natural history; a foundation of useful knowledge of the higher animals of North America. Natural history. 26 CUCKOOS AND KINGFISHERS THE KINGFISHER FAMILY Alcedinidae This family is widely and beautifully represented in the Malay Archipelago, but only three species are found in the United States. The Belted Kingfisher^ is of almost uni- versal distribution throughout North America, from the Arc-. THB BELTED KINGFISHER. tic Barren Grounds to Panama and the West Indies. Go where you will, in its season, where small fish abide, there will you find it. It is dignified, handsome, al
. The American natural history; a foundation of useful knowledge of the higher animals of North America. Natural history. 26 CUCKOOS AND KINGFISHERS THE KINGFISHER FAMILY Alcedinidae This family is widely and beautifully represented in the Malay Archipelago, but only three species are found in the United States. The Belted Kingfisher^ is of almost uni- versal distribution throughout North America, from the Arc-. THB BELTED KINGFISHER. tic Barren Grounds to Panama and the West Indies. Go where you will, in its season, where small fish abide, there will you find it. It is dignified, handsome, alert and a true sportsman. Its favorite perch is a dead limb over still water, from which it can command a wide view, and swoop to the surface of the water in five seconds of time. You will know it by its bright-blue upper surface; high and saucy crest; long, dagger-like beak; white under surface and broad belt of blue ' Cer'y-le al'cy-on. Length, about 12 Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Hornaday, William Temple, 1854-1937. New York, C. Scribner's Sons
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