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Belted Kingfisher

Year completed: 2008
Medium: Ink Line Art Illustration with Digital Tinting
Description: Fine art drawing of a Belted Kingfisher (Ceryle alcyon)

Hand-signed limited edition fine art print (500) of a Belted Kingfisher. The illustration is reproduced on high-quality acid free stock. Dealer inquires are welcome.

Limited edition fine art print:
8"x10" (20.3 x 25.4cm) $17.95
11"x14" (27.9 x 36.6cm) $22.95

Print is in stock and ships in 1-2 days.

This illustration is also available as stock art.

Artist's notes:

belted kingfisher thumb The Belted Kingfisher was completed in 2008 as part of an (as yet) unpublished field guide to the Reno/Lake Tahoe area. It is based on a photo by P. Bruno. As they are one of my favorite birds I had been meaning to draw one for some time.

Information about the Belted Kingfisher:

The Belted Kingfisher is a large, conspicuous and noisy water bird. It is the only kingfisher found in the northern United States and Canada. The birds have large heads and shaggy crests. They require sandy vertical banks for nest burrows and clear water so they can see their prey. Kingfishers take food from the water, feeding predominantly on small fish. They will also prey on crayfish, frogs, tadpoles, and other aquatic dwellers. Belted Kingfishers are about 11-14 inches tall with a wingspan of 19-23 inches.