kingfisher
noun
king·fish·er
ˈkiŋ-ˌfi-shər 
: any of numerous nonpasserine birds (family Alcedinidae) that are usually crested and bright-colored with a short tail and a long stout sharp bill
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Taking its name from a terrestrial kingfisher with a distinctive call, the Kookaburra is designed by Australian firm Unplgd Tiny Homes and is based on a triple-axle trailer and finished in wood, with metal accenting.
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Adam Williams, New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2025
Japan’s Shinkansen bullet trains were modeled after the streamlined beak of the kingfisher to reduce noise and improve efficiency.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 26 Feb. 2025
The lawsuit comes amid ongoing efforts by the District of Columbia to restore the Anacostia River to its former vitality, a time when residents fished, boated and wildlife such as bald eagles, ospreys, cranes, kingfishers and eels flourished along its waters.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Looking skyward, the southern reaches of Kenya also serve as a paradise for birdwatchers, with colorful animals like the malachite kingfisher, little bee-eater and Marico sunbird calling the region home.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Adam Williams, New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2025
Japan’s Shinkansen bullet trains were modeled after the streamlined beak of the kingfisher to reduce noise and improve efficiency.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 26 Feb. 2025
The lawsuit comes amid ongoing efforts by the District of Columbia to restore the Anacostia River to its former vitality, a time when residents fished, boated and wildlife such as bald eagles, ospreys, cranes, kingfishers and eels flourished along its waters.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Looking skyward, the southern reaches of Kenya also serve as a paradise for birdwatchers, with colorful animals like the malachite kingfisher, little bee-eater and Marico sunbird calling the region home.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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kingfisher
noun
king·fish·er
-ˌfish-ər
: any of various bright-colored birds with a short tail, a long stout sharp bill, and usually a crest on the head
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