Often heard before they are seen with their loud rattling call, Belted Kingfishers are fun to spot with their raggedy crest and air of self-importance. Where there’s a nice clear body of water, there’s usually a Belted Kingfisher (although it should be noted that the only ones with belts are the females, like the one in this video!). Did you know that Belted Kingfishers produce pellets? As nestlings, Belted Kingfishers have acidic stomachs that help them digest bones, fish scales, and arthropod

Belted Kingfisher Identification, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology