American English pronunciation
How to pronounce kingfishers
IPA transcription: ['kɪŋ,fɪʃɚz]
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Noun
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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.