Alcedo atthis

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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

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