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alcedinidae

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun alcedinidae has 1 sense
  1. Alcedinidae, family Alcedinidae - kingfishers
    --1 is a kind of bird family
    --1 is a member of Coraciiformes, order Coraciiformes
    --1 has members:
     kingfisher; Alcedo, genus Alcedo; Ceryle, genus Ceryle; Dacelo, genus Dacelo; Halcyon, genus Halcyon

Definitions from the Web

Term: Alcedinidae

Definition: Alcedinidae refers to a family of birds commonly known as kingfishers. They belong to the order Coraciiformes and are characterized by their brightly colored plumage, long pointed bills, and excellent fishing skills.

Sample sentences:

  • The Alcedinidae family includes over 100 species of kingfishers found worldwide.
  • Kingfishers, a part of the Alcedinidae family, are known for their ability to dive into water to catch fish.
  • With its vibrant blue feathers, the Alcedinidae species found in the Amazon rainforest is a sight to behold.

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