Belted Kingfisher: The belted kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) is a stocky bird with a large head and a shaggy crest. It has a slate-blue body, white collar, and a distinctive blue band across its chest. These birds are found near streams, rivers, and lakes, where they perch on branches and dive headfirst into the water to catch small fish. Their loud, rattling call is a familiar sound near waterways.