Ceyx

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek Κήϋξ (Kḗüx, “Ceyx, a king from Greek mythology who was transformed into a kingfisher”).

Proper noun

Ceyx m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Alcedinidae.

References

  • Gill, F. and Wright, M. (2006) Birds of the World: Recommended English Names, Princeton University Press, →ISBN
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