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ceryle

/ˈsɛr.ɪ.liː/

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noun

formalcommonscientific/ˈsɛr.ɪ.liː/

uncountable · proper noun

A genus of birds belonging to the family Alcedinidae, which includes certain kingfishers.

  • 🇷🇺Род птиц семейства зимородковых (Alcedinidae), включающий некоторых зимородков.
  1. A genus of kingfishers C2 formal scientific

    A taxonomic genus within the family Alcedinidae, comprising certain species of kingfishers, typically characterized by their distinctive plumage and fishing behavior.

    • The genus Ceryle includes the pied kingfisher, known for its black-and-white plumage.
    • Ornithologists classify the crested kingfisher under the genus Ceryle.
    • Ceryle species are often found near rivers and lakes, where they hunt for fish.

    🇷🇺Род зимородков