Birds of TRAC Guide

This guide demonstrates all of the amazing birds that call the Trinity River Audubon Center (TRAC) in Dallas, Texas home. This guide also includes birds who stop by for a visit during migration in the winter and spring along the Central Flyway.

Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon)

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 ↓

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