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.

Belted kingfisher gaining followers as potential University of Illinois mascot

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

Conn: Why the belted kingfisher works for the Fighting Illini

Belted Kingfisher' mascot passes student body referendum - The Champaign Room

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

Conn: Why the belted kingfisher works for the Fighting Illini

Could the belted kingfisher, an orange and blue predatory bird, become the University of Illinois' new mascot?

Kingfisher mascot makes first appearance on U of I campus

Accidentally official merchandise' features proposed U of I mascot

Belted Kingfisher Shirt ILLINI Illinois Smiling Snake Shirt