University of Illinois moves closer to new mascot: The belted

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s senate on Monday endorsed the idea of making the belted kingfisher — a blue and orange bird native to the state.

Students vote in favor of new UI mascot, Top Stories

Editorial: Hail to the belted kingfisher? She'd be a fine mascot for the University of Illinois

The University of Illinois Might Make a Kingfisher Its New Mascot. It should!

The University of Illinois Might Make a Kingfisher Its New Mascot. It should!

Still no official decision on U of I mascot, but the belted kingfisher is waiting in the wings

The Kingfisher is Flying to Illinois

Association on American Indian Affairs endorses kingfisher as new U of I mascot - Smile Politely — Champaign-Urbana's Culture Magazine

Still no official decision on U of I mascot, but the belted kingfisher is waiting in the wings

Still no official decision on U of I mascot, but the belted kingfisher is waiting in the wings

Belted kingfisher gaining followers as potential University of Illinois mascot

The Kingfisher

Still no official decision on U of I mascot, but the belted kingfisher is waiting in the wings

It's Kingfisher Season – Champaign Showers

Conn: Why the belted kingfisher works for the Fighting Illini