kingfisher

noun

Meaning

A small to medium-sized, brightly colored bird with a large head, a long pointed beak, and short legs, typically found near rivers and lakes, known for its rapid dive to catch fish.

Examples

  • A kingfisher perched on a branch, its iridescent plumage shimmering in the sunlight.
  • We watched the kingfisher dive into the water, emerging moments later with a small fish.

Synonyms: water bird, fisher bird