alcedo

Among the birds seen in this country, were the white-headed eagle; the shag; and the alcedo, or great king-fisher, the colours of which were very fine and bright.

Narrative of the Voyages Round The World, Performed by Captain James Cook 2003

Among the birds seen in this country, were the white-headed eagle; the shag; and the alcedo, or great king-fisher, the colours of which were very fine and bright.

Narrative of the Voyages Round The World, Performed by Captain James Cook 2003

Our results were two species of kingfishers (_alcedo_), the third and larger kind not showing; a true curlew (_Numenius arquata_), charming little black swallows (_Wardenia nigrita_), the common English swallow;

To The Gold Coast for Gold, Vol. II A Personal Narrative Richard Francis Burton 1855

He returned after a short ramble with a variety of game, among which were a crow, a kite, and a laughing jackass (alcedo gigantea,) a species of king's-fisher, a singular bird, found in every part of Australia.

Two Expeditions into the Interior of Southern Australia — Volume 2 Charles Sturt 1832

He returned after a short ramble with a variety of game, among which were a crow, a kite, and a laughing jackass (alcedo gigantea,) a species of king's-fisher, a singular bird, found in every part of Australia.

Two Expeditions into the Interior of Southern Australia — Complete Charles Sturt 1832

The kingfisher (alcedo) is named burong buaya, or the alligator-bird.

The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants William Marsden 1795

Among the birds seen in this country, were the white-headed eagle; the shag; and the _alcedo_, or great king-fisher, the colours of which were very fine and bright.

Narrative of the Voyages Round the World, Performed by Captain James Cook : with an Account of His Life During the Previous and Intervening Periods Andrew Kippis 1760