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kingfisher

/ˈkɪŋ.fɪʃ.ər/

Traducción: Ave no paseriforme de cabeza grande, cola corta y pico largo y puntiagudo, generalmente con cresta y colores brillantes, que se alimenta principalmente de peces.

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/ˈkɪŋ.fɪʃ.ər/B1formal
  • esAve no paseriforme de cabeza grande, cola corta y pico largo y puntiagudo, generalmente con cresta y colores brillantes, que se alimenta principalmente de peces.

A nonpasserine bird with a large head, short tail, and long sharp bill, usually crested and brightly colored, that primarily feeds on fish.

  1. Brightly colored birdB1formal

    A small to medium-sized bird with a large head, short tail, and a long, sharp bill, often found near water and known for its vibrant plumage and fish-eating habits.

    esMartín pescador

    • A kingfisher perched on a branch above the river, watching for fish.
    • The bright blue and orange feathers of the kingfisher are unmistakable.
    • We spotted a kingfisher diving into the water to catch its prey.
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