Common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis)
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The common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) is a small, brightly colored Eurasian and North African bird known for its vivid blue and orange plumage and its expert diving for fish along rivers and streams.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T6118591 — 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: Common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) Context triple: [Kingfisher, notableSpecies, Common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis)]
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A.
White-throated kingfisher
The White-throated kingfisher is a brightly colored tree kingfisher native to Asia, known for its vivid blue wings, chestnut head, and distinctive white throat and breast.
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B.
ruddy kingfisher
The ruddy kingfisher is a medium-sized, bright chestnut-red forest kingfisher found across parts of East and Southeast Asia, known for its loud, whistling calls and preference for shaded streams and wetlands.
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C.
Gymnorhina tibicen
Gymnorhina tibicen is the Australian magpie, a common black-and-white passerine bird native to Australia and southern New Guinea.
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D.
European starling (Sturnus vulgaris)
The European starling (Sturnus vulgaris) is a highly adaptable, social songbird native to Eurasia, known for its iridescent plumage, complex vocalizations, and large, synchronized flocks called murmurations.
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E.
Cassin’s Kingbird
Cassin’s Kingbird is a large, gray-and-yellow North American tyrant flycatcher notable for its bold behavior and distinctive white tail edges.
- 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: Common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) Target entity description: The common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) is a small, brightly colored Eurasian and North African bird known for its vivid blue and orange plumage and its expert diving for fish along rivers and streams.
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A.
White-throated kingfisher
The White-throated kingfisher is a brightly colored tree kingfisher native to Asia, known for its vivid blue wings, chestnut head, and distinctive white throat and breast.
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B.
ruddy kingfisher
The ruddy kingfisher is a medium-sized, bright chestnut-red forest kingfisher found across parts of East and Southeast Asia, known for its loud, whistling calls and preference for shaded streams and wetlands.
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C.
Gymnorhina tibicen
Gymnorhina tibicen is the Australian magpie, a common black-and-white passerine bird native to Australia and southern New Guinea.
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D.
European starling (Sturnus vulgaris)
The European starling (Sturnus vulgaris) is a highly adaptable, social songbird native to Eurasia, known for its iridescent plumage, complex vocalizations, and large, synchronized flocks called murmurations.
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E.
Cassin’s Kingbird
Cassin’s Kingbird is a large, gray-and-yellow North American tyrant flycatcher notable for its bold behavior and distinctive white tail edges.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
bird species
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kingfisher ⓘ |
| activityPattern | diurnal ⓘ |
| averageWeight | about 34–46 g ⓘ |
| belongsToSubfamily | Alcedininae NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| billColor | black ⓘ |
| binomialAuthority | Linnaeus, 1758 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| bodyLength | about 16–17 cm ⓘ |
| breedingSite | earth banks near water ⓘ |
| callType | high-pitched whistle ⓘ |
| class | Aves NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| clutchSize | typically 5–7 eggs ⓘ |
| commonName |
Eurasian kingfisher
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common kingfisher ⓘ river kingfisher ⓘ |
| conservationMeasures |
maintenance of clean waterways
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protection of riverine habitats ⓘ |
| diet |
aquatic invertebrates
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insects ⓘ small fish ⓘ |
| distribution |
extends to parts of North Africa
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widespread across temperate Eurasia ⓘ |
| eggColor | glossy white ⓘ |
| family | Alcedinidae NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| feedingBehavior | dives from a perch to catch prey underwater ⓘ |
| foragingStrategy | sit-and-wait predator ⓘ |
| genus | Alcedo NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| habitat |
lakes
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ponds ⓘ rivers ⓘ slow-flowing or still freshwater bodies ⓘ streams ⓘ |
| IUCNStatus | Least Concern ⓘ |
| IUCNStatusSystem | IUCN Red List NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| kingdom | Animalia ⓘ |
| migrationPattern |
partially migratory
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resident in milder parts of range ⓘ |
| monogamy | seasonally monogamous ⓘ |
| nativeRange |
Asia
NERFINISHED
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Europe NERFINISHED ⓘ North Africa NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| nestType | tunnel in riverbank ⓘ |
| order | Coraciiformes NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| perchingPreference | low branches or posts over water ⓘ |
| phylum | Chordata ⓘ |
| plumageColor |
bright blue upperparts
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orange underparts ⓘ white throat patch ⓘ |
| primaryPreyCaptureMethod | plunge-diving ⓘ |
| scientificName | Alcedo atthis ⓘ |
| sexualDimorphism | female has orange-red lower mandible base ⓘ |
| taxonRank | species ⓘ |
| threats |
disturbance at nesting sites
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habitat loss ⓘ water pollution ⓘ |
| wingspan | about 24–26 cm ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) Description of subject: The common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) is a small, brightly colored Eurasian and North African bird known for its vivid blue and orange plumage and its expert diving for fish along rivers and streams.
Referenced by (1)
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