Common kingfisher

Japanese: common kingfisher(英語表記)commonkingfisher
Common kingfisher

…A species of bird in the family Alcedinidae, order Coraciiformes. In a broad sense, it is a general term for birds in the same family. The common kingfisher Alcedo atthis (illustration) is about 16 cm long. It is a beautiful water bird that has been loved since ancient times. …

*Some of the terminology that mentions "common kingfisher" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…ブッポウソウ目カワセミ科の鳥の1種,広義には同科の鳥の総称。カワセミAlcedo atthis(英名common kingfisher)(イラスト)は全長約16cm。美しい水辺の鳥で,古くからよく親しまれている。…

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