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Alcedo

Alcedo

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A small, brightly coloured bird like the common kingfisher that lives near water
  • noun
  • /ælˈsiːdoʊ/
  • Specialized
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  • The common kingfisher, classified under the genus Alcedo, is found across Europe and Asia.

Examples

  • Taxonomists recently revised several species within Alcedo due to new genetic data.

  • Many birdwatchers love to observe Alcedo in their natural habitat.

  • Birdwatchers often hope to catch a glimpse of an Alcedo in its natural habitat along rivers.

  • The Alcedo species is known for its vibrant colors.

  • Birdwatchers often hope to catch a glimpse of an Alcedo in its natural habitat along rivers.

  • The common kingfisher, classified under the genus Alcedo, is known for its bright plumage and distinctive fishing skills.

  • Taxonomists recently revised several species within Alcedo to better reflect their evolutionary relationships.

Synonyms

genus Alcedo
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  • Specialized
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A group of kingfisher birds with bright, colorful feathers

focuses on including the common kingfisher among those species

Compounds

Alcedo atthis
  • Specialized
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A small kingfisher with a green-blue back and a bright orange belly

genus Alcedo
  • Specialized
9.8

A group of kingfisher birds with bright, colorful feathers

Surface Forms

Alcedo singular
Alcedos plural

Etymology

Alcedo is the old Latin name for the bird we call a 'kingfisher', and it comes from a Greek name Alcyone that is linked to a myth about a woman who was turned into a bird. So, Alcedo is used today as the scientific name for a group of kingfishers.