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Coraciiformes

Alcedinidae (Kingfishers)

2 photos

Coraciidae (Rollers)

3 photos

Meropidae (Bee-eaters)

1 photo

A Lilac-breasted Roller (Coracias caudatus) rests on a leafy branch in Tsavo West National Park, Kenya, its pastel plumage contrasting softly against the midday sky. © 2025 Chris Smith. All rights res

Lilac-breasted Roller Perches on Branch

Coracias caudatus (Lilac-breasted Roller)

An adult Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) perches on a branch in Tsavo West National Park, watching for fish in the waters below during the midday heat. © 2025 Chris Smith. All rights reserved.

Pied Kingfisher Waits for Prey

Ceryle rudis (Pied Kingfisher)

Two Indian Rollers with turquoise and rufous plumage perch together on a wooden branch against a clear blue sky, the lower bird holding an insect in its bill.

Bugger!

Coracias benghalensis (Indian Roller)

Two Indian Rollers perched together on a dead tree stub, the upper bird with wings spread displaying blue and chestnut plumage against a clear blue sky.

Bug! Bug will keep us together*

Coracias benghalensis (Indian Roller)

A gray-headed kingfisher with blue and chestnut wings and a long red-orange bill perches on a branch, facing left with alert posture.

Not all kingfishers fish.

Halcyon leucocephala (Gray-headed Kingfisher)

Two colorful green and yellow bee-eaters perch on a bare branch, with one holding an insect in its beak and offering it to the other bird in a courtship display.

Bee Mine

Merops orientalis (Asian Green Bee-eater)