kingfisher

noun

king·fish·er ˈkiŋ-ˌfi-shər

: any of numerous nonpasserine birds (family Alcedinidae) that are usually crested and bright-colored with a short tail and a long stout sharp bill

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The lawsuit comes amid ongoing efforts by the District of Columbia to restore the Anacostia River to its former vitality, a time when residents fished, boated and wildlife such as bald eagles, ospreys, cranes, kingfishers and eels flourished along its waters. —

Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025 Looking skyward, the southern reaches of Kenya also serve as a paradise for birdwatchers, with colorful animals like the malachite kingfisher, little bee-eater and Marico sunbird calling the region home. —

Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025 Along the river, look for more birds like kingfishers, osprey, and eagles. —

Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2024 Two bird species—the Guam kingfisher and Guam rail—that were driven to extinction in the wild were endemic, found nowhere else on Earth. —

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