A Belted Kingfisher takes a rest at the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge. Notes: Length: 12 inches Large, short-legged, big-headed, big-billed bird Hovers over water and dives headfirst into water in pursuit of fish Slate blue head, with white spot near lores White chin, throat and neck Slate blue breastband Slate blue back and upperwing coverts with small white spots Slate blue tail with numerous dark and light bands