Belted Kingfisher Greeting Card by Gene Irvin (1934–2026)

Belted Kingfisher | Wildlife Greeting Card by Gene Irvin (1934–2026)

The Belted Kingfisher is one of North America's most recognizable waterbirds — that oversized crest, the dagger bill, the rattling call that announces its presence long before you spot it. Gene Irvin captured a female in this 2003 pen, ink, and watercolor portrait: perched on driftwood, rusty belly band visible, alert and ready to dive.

Found along rivers, lakes, ponds, and coastlines across North America, the Belted Kingfisher is one of the few bird species where the female is more colorful than the male — her rusty chest band sets her apart. She excavates nest burrows up to 6 feet deep in riverbanks, and can hover in place before plunge-diving for fish.

Details:

• Greeting card with envelope

Why collectors love it: A beloved bird for anglers, birders, and anyone who spends time near water — the Kingfisher is a symbol of patience, precision, and wild places. Gene's portrait captures all of that in a single perched moment.

Shipping & Details: Ships from Arizona. Greeting cards ship First Class. A lasting piece from the collected works of Gene Irvin (1934–2026).