Genus Alcedo (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Alcedinidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Alcedo is the type genus of the Alcedinidae family, comprising several species of kingfishers found worldwide.
- Alcedo is a genus of small to medium-sized kingfishers that are part of the Alcedinidae family.
- The genus Alcedo is the most diverse group within the Alcedinidae family, with multiple species spread across different continents.
- As the type genus of the Alcedinidae family, Alcedo serves as a reference point for the classification of other kingfisher species.
- The genus Alcedo is characterized by its bright plumage and distinctive calls, setting it apart from other members of the Alcedinidae family.