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

“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

“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

“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

“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