Dacelo gigas
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Definition
- Noun:
- A large Australian kingfisher with a distinctive loud cackling call: "Dacelo gigas" refers to a specific species of bird, known for its size and its cry that resembles raucous laughter.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The laughing call of the dacelo gigas echoed through the bush.
- We spotted a dacelo gigas perched on a branch over the creek.
Advanced Usage
- Scientific/Formal Context: The term "Dacelo gigas" is primarily used in ornithological, zoological, or formal descriptive contexts to refer to this specific bird species.
- The study focused on the nesting habits of Dacelo gigas.
Variants and Related Words
- Kookaburra (n): This is the common name for birds of the genus , including (the Laughing Kookaburra).
- The kookaburra is a well-known symbol of the Australian bush.
- Laughing Kookaburra (n): The full common name for .
- The Laughing Kookaburra is the largest species of kingfisher.
Synonyms
- Laughing Kookaburra: The standard common name.
- Giant Kingfisher (descriptive): A descriptive synonym highlighting its size among kingfishers.
Noun
- Australian kingfisher having a loud cackling cry