Alcedinidae
E186838
Alcedinidae is the bird family commonly known as kingfishers, characterized by their large heads, long sharp bills, and often brightly colored plumage, found near water and forested habitats worldwide.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Alcedinidae canonical | 25 |
| Alcedininae | 3 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1584405 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Alcedinidae Context triple: [Aves, hasSubgroup, Alcedinidae]
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A.
Muscicapidae
Muscicapidae is a large family of small Old World passerine birds commonly known as Old World flycatchers and chats, many of which are insectivorous and noted for their active, agile foraging behavior.
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B.
Passerellidae
Passerellidae is a family of New World sparrows and related small seed-eating songbirds found primarily in the Americas.
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C.
Parulidae
Parulidae is a family of small, often brightly colored New World warblers known for their insectivorous diet and active, arboreal behavior.
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D.
Sturnidae
Sturnidae is a family of small to medium-sized passerine birds, including starlings and mynas, known for their social behavior, vocal mimicry, and often iridescent plumage.
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E.
Ardeidae
Ardeidae is a family of long-legged wading birds that includes herons, egrets, and bitterns, commonly found in wetlands worldwide.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Alcedinidae Target entity description: Alcedinidae is the bird family commonly known as kingfishers, characterized by their large heads, long sharp bills, and often brightly colored plumage, found near water and forested habitats worldwide.
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A.
Muscicapidae
Muscicapidae is a large family of small Old World passerine birds commonly known as Old World flycatchers and chats, many of which are insectivorous and noted for their active, agile foraging behavior.
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B.
Passerellidae
Passerellidae is a family of New World sparrows and related small seed-eating songbirds found primarily in the Americas.
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C.
Parulidae
Parulidae is a family of small, often brightly colored New World warblers known for their insectivorous diet and active, arboreal behavior.
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D.
Sturnidae
Sturnidae is a family of small to medium-sized passerine birds, including starlings and mynas, known for their social behavior, vocal mimicry, and often iridescent plumage.
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E.
Ardeidae
Ardeidae is a family of long-legged wading birds that includes herons, egrets, and bitterns, commonly found in wetlands worldwide.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
bird family
ⓘ
taxon ⓘ |
| class | Aves ⓘ |
| clutchSizeRange | 2–10 eggs ⓘ |
| commonName | kingfishers ⓘ |
| describedBy |
Nicholas Aylward Vigors
ⓘ
Thomas Horsfield ⓘ |
| diet |
aquatic invertebrates
ⓘ
fish ⓘ insects ⓘ small vertebrates ⓘ |
| distribution |
worldwide in temperate regions
ⓘ
worldwide in tropical regions ⓘ |
| ecologicalRole |
indicator of freshwater ecosystem health
ⓘ
predator of aquatic prey ⓘ |
| foragingStrategy |
perch hunting
ⓘ
plunge diving ⓘ |
| habitat |
coastal areas
ⓘ
forests ⓘ lakes ⓘ mangroves ⓘ rivers ⓘ woodlands ⓘ |
| hasCharacteristic |
brightly colored plumage
ⓘ
large head ⓘ long sharp bill ⓘ short legs ⓘ stubby tail ⓘ |
| includesSubfamily |
Alcedininae
ⓘ
linked to:
Alcedinidae
Cerylinae ⓘ Halcyoninae ⓘ |
| kingdom | Animalia ⓘ |
| migration | partially migratory in some species ⓘ |
| notableSpecies |
Alcedo atthis
ⓘ
Dacelo novaeguineae ⓘ Megaceryle alcyon ⓘ |
| order | Coraciiformes ⓘ |
| parentalCare | biparental care ⓘ |
| phylum | Chordata ⓘ |
| reproduction |
nest in burrows in riverbanks
ⓘ
nest in cavities ⓘ |
| sexualDimorphism | present in some species ⓘ |
| taxonRank | family ⓘ |
| typeGenus | Alcedo ⓘ |
| typicalColoration |
blue plumage
ⓘ
green plumage ⓘ orange plumage ⓘ |
| vocalization | loud calls ⓘ |
| yearDescribed | 1825 ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Alcedinidae Description of subject: Alcedinidae is the bird family commonly known as kingfishers, characterized by their large heads, long sharp bills, and often brightly colored plumage, found near water and forested habitats worldwide.
Referenced by (28)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: Alcedinidae
subject linked to:
Common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis)
subject linked to:
Common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis)
linked to: Alcedinidae
subject linked to:
Laughing kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae)
subject linked to:
Pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis)
subject linked to:
Belted kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon)
linked to: Alcedinidae