Ceryle alcyon

Definitions of Ceryle alcyon
  1. noun
    greyish-blue North American kingfisher with a chestnut band on its chest
    synonyms: belted kingfisher
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    type of:
    kingfisher
    nonpasserine large-headed bird with a short tail and long, sharp bill; usually crested and bright-colored; feed mostly on fish
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