The Conversation

Birds all over the world use the same sound to warn of threats

William Feeney receives funding from the Spanish National Research Council. He has previously received funding from the Queensland Government, Hermon Slade Foundation, Seaworld Research and Rescue ...
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Bird Sounds – Savi's Warbler (Locustella luscinioides)

The song of the Savi's Warbler sounds like a strange insect buzzing. These birds live near European lakes, ponds, and rivers, just above the water's surface. During nesting season, males perch on ...
Missoulian

Search for a 'bird of happiness' with 'Halcyon Journey' author Marina Richie

Walking undeterred through thick brush and downed trees alongside Rattlesnake Creek, Marina Richie grinned and proclaimed: "This is the kingfisher mansion." At 7 p.m. Thursday in Missoula, where much ...
Telluride Daily Planet

North America’s belted kingfisher: a local bird in a global family

It was a cold and crystal clear late morning in February, walking around the beaver pond when I heard the unmistakable call of the belted kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon). Actually more of a rattle, a ...
Reuters

Kiawah Island Real Estate: New to Market – 200 Belted Kingfisher Captures Kiawah’s Most Stunning Lagoon Views, Exclusively Listed by Pam Harrington Exclusives

200 Belted Kingfisher, a harmonious blend of refined living and nature’s tranquility, is accompanied by the distinguished opportunity to join the Kiawah Island Club at the Golf level membership. Built ...
Sports Illustrated

Browns' Dillon Gabriel Shockingly Predicted Exact Draft Pick Using Bird Call

The NFL Draft is full of unexpected twists and turns, shocking selections and puzzling slides. Almost no one knows what will happen when the three-day, seven-round event kicks off each year. Thanks to ...
The Washington Post

Hear the sounds of spring in your area

Headphones icon This story is best experienced with audio. Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. Birdsong can ...
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The Kingfisher Bird Candy

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Herald & Review

Could the belted kingfisher, an orange and blue predatory bird, become the University of Illinois’ new mascot?

URBANA — The idea came to Spencer Hulsey in a doodle. During a physics discussion at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, she idly sketched out a belted kingfisher, a blue and orange bird ...
The Spokesman-Review

Royal flight

Thu., March 27, 2025 A belted kingfisher swoops into frame near Fernan Lake in this recent photo by Gavin Rolwes. (Gavin Rolwes) A belted kingfisher swoops into frame near Fernan Lake in this recent ...
The Daily Illini

Students seek adoption of kingfisher mascot

The University has not had an official mascot since the removal of Chief Illiniwek in 2007. A recent movement championing the adoption of the belted kingfisher as a mascot is gaining momentum. In ...