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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It will be followed by birding and animal spotting across wadis, mangroves and desert highlands, with targets including pelicans, flamingos, kingfishers, hamadryas baboons and gazelles.
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Jamie Carter, Space.com, 19 July 2025
Fakarava is home to approximately 800 inhabitants and a lagoon rich in plants and animals both above and beneath the water, including a unique kingfisher species, abundant coral, and sharks.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 30 June 2025
Speaking of fascinating birds, the Guam kingfisher is another endangered species that holds a special place in my heart.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
From Velcro inspired by burrs to bullet trains shaped by kingfisher beaks, the natural world often holds solutions to human challenges.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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Jamie Carter, Space.com, 19 July 2025
Fakarava is home to approximately 800 inhabitants and a lagoon rich in plants and animals both above and beneath the water, including a unique kingfisher species, abundant coral, and sharks.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 30 June 2025
Speaking of fascinating birds, the Guam kingfisher is another endangered species that holds a special place in my heart.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
From Velcro inspired by burrs to bullet trains shaped by kingfisher beaks, the natural world often holds solutions to human challenges.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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kingfisher
noun
king·fish·er
-ˌfish-ər
: any of various bright-colored birds with a short tail, a long stout sharp bill, and usually a crest on the head
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