Alcedinidae (Noun)
Meaning
Kingfishers.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Alcedinidae is a family of near-passerine birds that consists of kingfishers, which are known for their bright plumage and distinctive calls.
- The Alcedinidae family has a total of 93 species of kingfishers spread across the world, ranging from tiny hummingbird kingfishers to giant kingfishers.
- These members of Alcedinidae possess extremely diverse diets and vary from fishing experts like the river kingfisher to others eating just invertebrates like grasshoppers and bugs.
- Species belonging to Alcedinidae live mostly near a variety of freshwater environments that facilitate successful feeding in habitats spanning an expansive distribution area globally.
- Kingfishers in the Alcedinidae family usually dive directly into their reflection in the water, something called "aerial plunge," but each species may employ various effective hunting methods.