…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 "kingfisher" is listed below. Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information |
…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。… ※「kingfisher」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。 出典|株式会社平凡社世界大百科事典 第2版について | 情報 |
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