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Ceryle

Ceryle

9.9
A group of birds in the kingfisher family including the belted kingfisher
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Ceryle
  • The belted kingfisher is classified under the Ceryle genus by ornithologists.

Examples

  • The Ceryle genus includes several species of strikingly colored kingfishers.

  • Did you see the Ceryle perched by the riverbank?

  • Observers noted that the Ceryle species displayed unique diving behaviors.

  • The Ceryle is known for its distinctive blue and white plumage.

  • The Ceryle genus includes several species of strikingly colored kingfishers.

  • Observers noted that the Ceryle species displayed unique diving behaviors.

  • The belted kingfisher is classified under the Ceryle genus by ornithologists.

Synonyms

genus Ceryle
vsCeryle
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of kingfisher birds that live by water and catch fish

has identical taxonomic meaning but uses the shorter form without extra detail

Compounds

genus Ceryle
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of kingfisher birds that live by water and catch fish

Surface Forms

Ceryle singular
Ceryles plural

Etymology

Ceryle comes from an old Greek word for 'kingfisher'. That's why this scientific name is used for a group of kingfisher birds that dive to catch fish.