Alcedo

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Translingual

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Etymology

From Latin alcedo (kingfisher).

Proper noun

Alcedo f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Alcedinidae – typical kingfishers.

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References

  • Gill, F. and Wright, M. (2006) Birds of the World: Recommended English Names, Princeton University Press, →ISBN