Usage Note
Eisvogel (Alcedo atthis) is a vivid blue-and-orange bird that dives for fish in clear streams; its name ('ice-bird') may refer to the icy-blue back or to mythological origin. It is a flagship species for clean water quality.
Examples
"Der Eisvogel schoss wie ein Blitz ins Wasser und tauchte mit einem Fisch wieder auf."
Natural Translation
The kingfisher shot like lightning into the water and surfaced with a fish.
Literal Translation
The kingfisher shot like a bolt into-the water and dived with a fish again up.
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