Habitat: This kingfisher can be found near water sources, such as river bank. However, it will also need tree branches so they will also search habitats that are near heavy forests. Distribution: This species was reported from southern Texas and Mexico to Tierra del Fuego. Natural History Notes: The Ringed kingfisher will usually place its nest in a horizontal tunner in a river bank or in a river sand. The female can lay between 3 and 6 eggs, and both the male and the female will contribute to excavate the nest, incubate the eggs and feed the youngs. Their diet consists in fish, small crustaceans, frogs and aquatic insects. Characteristics: The total length of this species varies between 40cm and 41cm (measured from tip of bill to end of tail). The plumage is usually blue to grayish with a broad white collar around the neck and a prominent crest on top of the head. This species can be mostly recognized by the "rufous" coloration on the entire belly and in most of the breast, in the case of the male. It is interesting to note that the female is usually more colorful than the male and does not show the "rufous" breast. In change, the female's breast is grayish-blue and a thin white stripe crosses the breast from the belly. Notes: Conservation status according to IUCN 2008 Red list: Least Concern (LC).