American English pronunciation

How to pronounce kingfishers

IPA transcription: ['kɪŋ,fɪʃɚz]

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Noun

  • nonpasserine large-headed bird with a short tail and long sharp bill; usually crested and bright-colored; feed mostly on fish

Usage examples

  • They are related to the kingfishers, bee-eaters and rollers.
  • This species was also found to consume birds, including: spiderhunters, warblers, kingfishers, and pittas.
  • Some of the birds spotted are egrets, belted kingfishers, ducks, and great blue herons.
  • They have colourful plumage, resemble kingfishers in their general shape.
  • River kingfishers are monogamous and territorial.