This is the field guide for the birds that we have documented at Oliver Nature Park in Mansfield, Texas. Many of these birds still need to be photographed, so don't forget your camera when you go to the park!
The Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) is a large, conspicuous water kingfisher, the only member of that group commonly found in the northern United States and Canada. It is depicted on the 1986 series Canadian $5 note. All kingfishers were formerly placed in one family, Alcedinidae, but recent research suggests that this should be divided into three. All six New World ...more ↓