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Dacelo

Dacelo

9.9
A large bird like a kingfisher from Australia and nearby islands known for its loud laughing call
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Dacelo genus includes the iconic laughing kookaburra of Australia.

Examples

  • The Dacelo is well-known for its distinctive laughing call.

  • I saw a Dacelo perched on a branch yesterday.

  • Many birdwatchers travel to Australia to observe Dacelo species in their natural habitat.

  • The call of Dacelo birds is often described as echoing human laughter.

  • Many birdwatchers travel to Australia to observe Dacelo species in their natural habitat.

  • The Dacelo genus includes the iconic laughing kookaburra of Australia.

  • The call of Dacelo birds is often described as echoing human laughter.

Synonyms

kookaburra
vsDacelo
  • Australian
2 9.1

A large Australian bird that makes a loud laughing call

is the scientific genus name for the same group rather than the common name

Compounds

Dacelo gigas
  • Specialized
9.9

A large Australian bird that makes a loud, laughing call

Surface Forms

Dacelo singular
Dacelos plural

Etymology

The word Dacelo was made by moving the letters of the Latin name Alcedo, which means 'kingfisher', into a new order as a scientific name. So, Dacelo points to these birds being large kingfishers, including the laughing kookaburra.