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Alcedinidae

Alcedinidae

9.9
A family of bright small to medium birds called kingfishers with large heads and long pointed bills
  • noun
  • /ælˈsiːdɪneɪdiː/
  • Specialized
: Alcedinidae
  • The Alcedinidae are found in various regions across the world, often near water bodies.

Examples

  • Researchers observed members of the Alcedinidae family nesting along the riverbank.

  • Many birdwatchers are drawn to the vivid plumage of Alcedinidae species.

  • Look at that beautiful Alcedinidae!

  • The Alcedinidae family includes many vibrant species.

  • Many birdwatchers are drawn to the vivid plumage of Alcedinidae species.

  • Researchers observed members of the Alcedinidae family nesting along the riverbank.

  • The Alcedinidae are found in various regions across the world, often near water bodies.

Synonyms

kingfisher
vsAlcedinidae
2 5.8

A brightly colored bird with a long beak that dives into water to catch fish

focuses on family characteristics rather than feeding habit or crest
family Alcedinidae
vsAlcedinidae
  • Specialized
8.5

A group of brightly colored birds called kingfishers with large heads, long sharp beaks, and short legs

is the formal scientific name for the same bird group

Compounds

family Alcedinidae
  • Specialized
8.5

A group of brightly colored birds called kingfishers with large heads, long sharp beaks, and short legs

Surface Forms

Alcedinidae singular
Alcedinidæ singular

Etymology

Alcedinidae comes from an old Latin name Alcedo, which meant 'kingfisher', plus the scientific ending -idae that means 'family'. So Alcedinidae simply names the 'kingfisher family', which fits these bright birds often found near water.