Definition

Proper noun * Alcedo atthis: The scientific (binomial) name for the common kingfisher, a small, brightly colored bird found across Eurasia and North Africa. It is characterized by its distinctive greenish-blue upperparts and orange underparts.

Usage

• Scientific Classification: Used primarily in ornithological, zoological, and formal scientific contexts to precisely identify the species.
  • The study focused on the feeding habits of Alcedo atthis.
  • In the taxonomy of birds, Alcedo atthis belongs to the family Alcedinidae.

Advanced Usage

• The name is always written in italics in scientific texts. The genus name () is capitalized, while the species epithet () is written in lowercase.

Variants and Related Words

• Common Kingfisher (n): The standard English common name for .
• Eurasian Kingfisher (n): Another common name emphasizing its geographical range.
• Kingfisher (n): The general term for birds in the family Alcedinidae, which includes .

Synonyms

• Common Kingfisher
• Eurasian Kingfisher
• River Kingfisher

Noun

1. small kingfisher with greenish-blue and orange plumage