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Belted kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon)
Belted kingfisher fact file
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- Biology
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Belted kingfisher description
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Aves |
Order | Coraciiformes |
Family | Alcedinidae |
Genus | Megaceryle (1) |
The belted kingfisher is one of the most widespread land birds in North America, occupying a diverse range of aquatic habitats (3). One of few bird species in which the female is more brightly coloured than the male, in addition to the ashy-blue upperparts, white collar and broad, bluish-grey breast band, the female belted kingfisher has a chestnut band across the lower breast and streaks of chestnut on the sides (2) (3) (4) (5). However, perhaps the most distinctive feature of this bird is its conspicuous, double-pointed crest set upon the large, blue head. The juvenile differs from the adult in its darker crest, blue breast band mixed with chestnut and wing feathers flecked with white (2) (3). Like other members of the kingfisher family, this medium-sized species is short-necked, stout-bodied and has small, weak feet. The bill is straight, long and strong and flattened from the sides - an adaptation to its fish-eating lifestyle (6). An extremely vocal species, the belted kingfisher makes a number of sounds, including a harsh rattle, which is used in territorial disputes and a warbling call emitted by the female during courtship (3) (4) (5).
- Also known as
- eastern belted kingfisher.
- Synonyms
- Ceryle alcyon. Top
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http://www.birdlife.org - Crustaceans
- Diverse group of animals with jointed limbs and a hard chitinous exoskeleton characterised by the possession of two pairs of antennae, one pair of mandibles (parts of the mouthparts used for handling and processing food) and two pairs of maxillae (appendages used in eating, which are located behind the mandibles). Includes crabs, lobsters, shrimps and barnacles.
- Incubation
- The act of incubating eggs, that is, keeping them warm so that development is possible.
- Molluscs
- A diverse group of invertebrates, mainly marine, that have one or all of the following; a horny, toothed ribbon in the mouth (the radula), a shell covering the upper surface of the body, and a mantle or mantle cavity with a type of gill. Includes snails, slugs, shellfish, octopuses and squid.
- Territorial
- Describes an animal, a pair of animals or a colony that occupies and defends an area.
- Territory
- An area occupied and defended by an animal, a pair of animals or a colony.
IUCN Red List (July, 2010)
http://www.iucnredlist.org/ - del Hoyo, J., Elliot, A. and Sargatal, J. (2001) Handbook of Birds of the World. Volume 6: Mousebirds to hornbills. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona.
- Kelly, J.F., Bridge, E.S. and Hamas, M.J. (2009) Belted kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon). Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Birds of North America Online.
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology (July, 2010)
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Belted_Kingfisher/id - Bond, J. (1993) Birds of the West Indies. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Boston, Massachusetts.
- Perrins, C. (2009) The Encyclopedia of Birds. Oxford University Press, Oxford.
- Brooks, R.P. and Davis, W.J. (1987) Habitat selection by breeding belted kingfishers (Ceryle alcyon). American Midland Naturalist, 117: 63-70.
BirdLife International (July, 2010)
http://www.birdlife.org/datazone/species/index.html?action=SpcHTMDetails.asp&sid=1153&m=0 - Salyer II, J.C. and Lagler, K.F. (1949) The Eastern belted kingfisher, Megaceryle alcyon alcyon (Linnaeus), in relation to fish management. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society, 76: 97-117.
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Belted kingfisher biology
Most active in the early morning, late afternoon and early evening, this sit-and-wait predator largely hunts from an exposed perch on a tree, pylon or even a pier, which offers clear views over its feeding territory (2) (3). The belted kingfisher is a proficient hunter of fish, and once its prey is sighted, it will hover briefly, up to 15 metres above the water's surface, before diving vertically into the water, spreading its wings to break its fall. The belted kingfisher catches its target in its long beak with a pincer-like movement, before retracting its neck, turning its body and flying up through the water to take to flight (2) (3) (6). Its prey is taken back to the perch and killed or stunned by repeated blows, allowing this kingfisher to swallow the whole fish head first (2) (6). Although it principally eats small fish up to 14 centimetres long, the belted kingfisher will also eat crustaceans, molluscs, insects, amphibians, reptiles, young birds, small mammals and even small berries (2) (3).
Although solitary for most of the year, from around the start of April the male belted kingfisher selects a nest site which the females visit (2) (3). After noisy courtship displays in which the male chases the female while calling loudly, breeding partners pair up (2) (3). To cement the bond between the pair, the male perches beside the female, with both birds performing unusual semi-circle movements along the length of a perch, before the female is fed a fish gift (2) (3). Both birds construct the tunnel nest in the wall of a dirt bank, with the nest slightly sloping upwards to prevent water from entering, and a territory around the nest is fiercely defended from other kingfishers, with any intruders aggressively repelled (2) (4). Between April and July the clutch of 5 to 8 eggs is laid and subsequently incubated by both the male and female for around 22 to 24 days (4). The chicks hatch naked and blind and are intensively cared for by both parents for several days after hatching. After some 27 to 29 days in the nest, the young birds are capable of limited flight and will join the parents in foraging around the territory, although they continue to be fed by the parents for a further 3 weeks, until which time they become fully independent (2) (3).
TopBelted kingfisher range
The belted kingfisher has a wide range across North America, Central America and the West Indies to northern South America. It only breeds in North America, but during the winter, birds migrate from colder, more northern latitudes to temperate or tropical regions (3).
TopBelted kingfisher habitat
The belted kingfisher occupies both coastal and inland aquatic habitats. During the breeding season, it is most often found near streams, rivers, ponds, lakes and estuaries with near vertical earth banks in which it excavates its nest (3) (7). This fish-eating bird favours waters with little or no vegetation, allowing its prey to be more easily spotted. Outside of the breeding season, migrating belted kingfishers will follow major waterways to occupy tropical habitats, such as mangroves, and other costal areas (3).
TopBelted kingfisher status
Classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List (1).
TopBelted kingfisher threats
The belted kingfisher is one of the most abundant and widespread land birds in North America. However, the population is likely decreasing in some areas due to a combination of disturbance and persecution (2) (3) (4) (8). Before the species was afforded greater protection, it was shot and trapped as it was perceived as a threat to fish hatcheries and commercial trout streams. At Lake Michigan alone more than 400 birds were killed in a single season; however, there is evidence to suggest that outside fish farms there is little justification in such persecution as this kingfisher largely preys on non-game and non-commercial fish species (2) (3) (9). The belted kingfisher is also vulnerable to human disturbance and may abandon nests during the breeding season if disturbed, although it has benefited from the excavation of gravel pits and construction works creating additional nesting sites, and, consequently, has increased and expanded in some areas (2) (3).
TopBelted kingfisher conservation
Despite being a relatively common species, there is still very little known about certain aspects of the belted kingfisher's biology and what measures must be taken to ensure its conservation. Water quality, cover and the availability of nesting sites all appear to limit its breeding range; however, it is not entirely clear as to what principle factors are causing its decline in some areas. Further research is required if informed conservation measures are to be developed (3).
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During today's White House Press briefing, Tony Snow insisted that the administration has not intentionally sought to expand executive power:
QUESTION: Is this [Supreme Court decision] a setback in terms of the broader goal of this administration to expand executive authority?
SNOW: I don't think it's ever been the goal of the administration to expand executive authority. In a time of war, the president has tried to act in a way that meets the needs and obligations of a commander in chief against a dispersed and highly unique kind of enemy.
But we don't have expand executive power sessions. So nobody thinks in terms of, How do we expand executive power?
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I believe in a strong, robust executive authority. And I think the world we live in demands it…I think you're right, probably the end of the next administration, you had the nadir of the modern presidency in terms of authority and legitimacy, then a number of limitations that were imposed in the aftermath of Vietnam and Watergate. But I do think that to some extent now, we've been able to restore the legitimate authority of the presidency.
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Justice Breyer stated in today's Hamdan opinion, "Nothing prevents the President from returning to Congress to seek the authority he believes necessary." Reacting to Breyer, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) said on Fox, "The court is telling us that tribunals would be okay if you have the Congress' blessing."
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As I understand, a senator has already been on TV — I haven't seen it. I haven't heard what he said, but they briefed me and said he wants to devise law in conformity with the case that would enable us to use a military tribunal to hold these people to account. And if that's the case, we'll work with him.
But if Bush truly wants to devise law in conformity with the opinion, the military commissions will need to undergo significant changes. Mere congressional authorization of the military commission that the Bush administration has conceived will not be enough to pass the legal test. Today's Supreme Court opinion makes clear that a congressionally-authorized military commission would need to comply with Geneva Conventions, particularly Common Article 3. From the opinion:
Common Article 3, then, is applicable here and, as indicated above, requires that Hamdan be tried by a "regularly constituted court affording all the judicial guarantees which are recognized as indispensable by civilized peoples."
The commentary accompanying a provision of the Fourth Geneva Convention, for example, defines "'regularly constituted'" tribunals to include "ordinary military courts" and "definitely exclud[e] all special tribunals.
Common Article 3 obviously tolerates a great degree of flexibility in trying individuals captured during armed conflict; its requirements are general ones, crafted to accommodate a wide variety of legal systems. But requirements they are nonetheless. The commission that the President has convened to try Hamdan does not meet those requirements.
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UPDATE: Glenn Greenwald notes that Congress could decide to abrogate the Geneva Convention or exempt its application with respect to the military commissions. It would be an extraordinary step, but with this Congress, anything is possible.
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Neither the AUMF [Authorization for the Use of Military Force] nor the DTA [Detainee Treatment Act] can be read to provide specific, overriding authorization for the commission convened to try Hamdan. Assuming the AUMF activated the President's war powers, see Hamdi v. Rumsfeld, 542 U. S. 507, and that those powers include authority to convene military commissions in appropriate circumstances, see, e.g., id., at 518, there is nothing in the AUMF's text or legislative history even hinting that Congress intended to expand or alter the authorization set forth in UCMJ Art. 21.
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Our position is, is that the authorization to use force, which was passed by the Congress in the days following September 11th, constitutes that other authorization, that other statute by Congress, to engage in this kind of signals intelligence.
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UPDATE III: From SCOTUSBlog: "The Court appears to have held that Common Article 3 of Geneva aplies to the conflict against Al Qaeda. That is the HUGE part of today's ruling. The commissions are the least of it. This basically resolves the debate about interrogation techniques, because Common Article 3 provides that detained persons 'shall in all circumstances be treated humanely,' and that '[t]o this end,' certain specified acts 'are and shall remain prohibited at any time and in any place whatsoever'""including 'cruel treatment and torture,' and 'outrages upon personal dignity, in particular humiliating and degrading treatment.' This standard, not limited to the restrictions of the due process clause, is much more restrictive than even the McCain Amendment. … This almost certainly means that the CIA's interrogation regime is unlawful."
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The former Smallville star will appear in this season's 13th episode 'An Embarrassment of Bitches', according to TVLine.
Former One Tree Hill star Hilarie Burton will play reality TV personality Kay Cappuccio in the installment. Hartley has now signed up to play the socialite's boyfriend.
The actor is best known for his role as Oliver Queen / Green Arrow on Smallville and recently appeared in the final season of Chuck.
He has also featured in episodes of CSI: NY and NBC soap opera Passions.
Damages actor Derek Webster recently signed up to replace Joseph C Phillips as New York City Mayor Robert Weldon on Castle.
The series returns to ABC on Monday, December 5.
> Stana Katic: 'Castle romance will happen'


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Today, the Dirty Projectors release a new 12" single, one where various different producers remix "The Socialites," a song from their 2012 album Swing Lo Magellan. Hot Chip's Joe Goddard contributed…   Read Story »
Mar 23rd Comment
British electronic pop duo AlunaGeorge have a new album on the way, Body Music out July 1st. In advance, here's a version of their song "Attracting Flies" remixed by Baauer. (It's more interesting…   Read Story »
Mar 15th 7 Comments
Usually, especially during the weeks where I liked a K-pop video or two, I do my best to explain what, exactly, I enjoy about the videos I list here. This week, though, Scott and I are on our way out…   Read Story »
Mar 14th 1 Comment
In probably the silliest move they've yet made publicly, the British electro-soul duo AlunaGeorge recently covered "I Wanna Be Like You," the song that Louis Prima sang about wanting man's red fire…   Read Story »
Mar 11th 3 Comments
"Attracting Flies" is the latest exquisite electro-soul single from AlunaGeorge, the young South London duo who have yet to make a less-than-great song. And with its new video, director Emil Nava…   Read Story »
Feb 26th 9 Comments
AlunaGeorge's new single "Attracting Flies" is probably the sweetest song about telling someone he is full of shit. It's not just the bubbly synths or its unadulterated poptimism, but the notion that…   Read Story »
Feb 22nd 10 Comments
Obviously, the best music-related video of the past seven days is the yelling goats remix of Taylor Swift's "I Knew You Were Trouble," and the second best is Wale attempting to fight a Toronto…   Read Story »
Feb 21st 5 Comments
Disclosure's shivery, handclap-happy AlunaGeorge collab "White Noise" might be my favorite single of the year thus far, and it's already, I'm happy to report, a huge hit in the UK, both acts'…   Read Story »
Feb 15th 1 Comment
Last month, the British dance-production duo Disclosure and the electro-soul team AlunaGeorge teamed up to release the skittering, anthemic "White Noise," one of my favorite singles of 2013 thus far.…   Read Story »
Jan 21st 4 Comments
Disclosure are a British duo twisting late-'90s UK garage into fun new shapes. AlunaGeorge are a British duo doing similar things with late-'90s R&B. And given how close late-'90s UK garage and R&B…   Read Story »


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On December 3, at the Logan County Arena, the first annual Ride for Tots was held. The local 4H horse club, the Logan County Shadow Riders, has been having open ride nights on Mondays. It was decided to use this particular Monday evening to give back to the community. Instead of paying five dollars per horse to ride, you would bring a toy for a zero to five year old and or canned goods. All items were donated to the Agape Center Toy for Tots.
The 4H members wanted to do something so that kids who wouldn't otherwise have a Christmas would be able to receive a gift. "It's all about the kids."
This event was put together in a matter of two weeks. Radio and newspaper advertisements were placed. Flyers were made, printed, passed out, and that was no easy task!
We would like to thank all the local businesses who allowed us to place the flyer in their stores. We would also like to thank the Extension Office for the use of their facilities. We would not have been able to have done this without your support. We would also like to thank Dominos Pizza for donating pizza for the event.
We must also thank everyone who came for the open ride, those who came out for the pony rides, and those who came out just for fun, for without you the night would not have been a success.