Belted Kingfisher (Noun)
Meaning
Greyish-blue North American kingfisher with a chestnut band on its chest.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The belted kingfisher perched on a nearby branch, scanning the water below for signs of fish.
- Its greyish-blue plumage blended seamlessly into the misty atmosphere as the belted kingfisher swooped down towards the river.
- The belted kingfisher's distinctive chestnut band across its chest made it an attractive sight for the visiting birdwatchers.
- While hiking near the lake, the group caught a glimpse of a belted kingfisher in mid-air, its wings beating rapidly as it dived.
- As the sun began to set, a belted kingfisher settled into its nest, tucked away safely in a burrow on the riverbank.