The largest of the three kingfishers found in North America, Ringed Kingfisher is seen only in south Texas. It perches prominently, and is unmistakable with its imposing size and bright orange underparts. The female’s breast is blue between the white neck ring and the orange underparts.
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Ringed Kingfisher
Santa Ana NWR, Alamo, TX
March 2, 2012 ©John Schwarz
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Ringed Kingfisher – female
Zacate Creek, Laredo, TX
February 25, 2012 ©John Schwarz
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Ringed Kingfisher – female
Zacate Creek, Laredo, TX
February 25, 2012 ©John Schwarz
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Ringed Kingfisher – female
Zacate Creek, Laredo, TX
February 25, 2012 ©John Schwarz
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Ringed Kingfisher – female
Zacate Creek, Laredo, TX
February 25, 2012 ©John Schwarz
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Ringed Kingfisher – female
Zacate Creek, Laredo, TX
February 25, 2012 ©John Schwarz
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Ringed Kingfisher
Santa Ana NWR, Alamo, TX
March 2, 2012 ©John Schwarz
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Ringed Kingfisher – female
Zacate Creek, Laredo, TX
February 25, 2012 ©John Schwarz
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Ringed Kingfisher – female
Zacate Creek, Laredo, TX
February 25, 2012 ©John Schwarz
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Ringed Kingfisher – female
Zacate Creek, Laredo, TX
February 25, 2012 ©John Schwarz
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Ringed Kingfisher – female
Zacate Creek, Laredo, TX
February 25, 2012 ©John Schwarz
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Ringed Kingfisher – female
Zacate Creek, Laredo, TX
February 25, 2012 ©John Schwarz
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Ringed Kingfisher
Santa Ana NWR, Alamo, TX
March 2, 2012 ©John Schwarz