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Ornithological Enigma of Alcedinidae Depths is a hard crossword puzzle with 17 clues covering . Play it online for free below, or create your own crossword with our free crossword maker.
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Ornithological Enigma of Alcedinidae Depths
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- 1. Subterranean avian abode often excavated into riverbanks
- 5. Chromosomal state governing genetic traits in Alcedinids
- 8. Clade classification tracing bird evolutionary lineage
- 10. Taxonomic family encompassing the iconic icy-winged angler
- 16. Bony gill cover pertinent to preferred fish prey anatomy
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- 2. Tactile feather structures aiding prey capture precision
- 3. Feeding habit dominated by finned aquatic prey
- 4. Structural splitting seen in certain hunting behavior paths
- 6. Camouflage method mimicking environment to evade detection
- 7. Pigment cells contributing to the cerulean feather tint
- 9. Fluid mechanics essential for plunge dive efficiency
- 11. Retinal pits enhancing binocular vision acuity underwater
- 12. Study of mechanical advantage seen in the dive strike
- 13. Optical phenomenon producing vibrant plumage reflections
- 14. Migration descriptor contrasting the species’ freshwater habitats
- 15. Biological interference sometimes used metaphorically for territoriality
- 17. Sternal ridge anchoring powerful flight muscles
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