Coraciiformes Collection

Green bee-eater (Merops orientalis) pair perched on branch, facing opposite directions. Karnataka, India

Common kingfisher on No Fishing sign (Alcedo atthis) UK

Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) adult male at rest, Dorset, UK, November

New Zealand Kingfisher (young and adult)
New Zealand Kingfisher Kotare, Todiramphus sanctus vagnas (young and adult). Artwork by JG Keulemans from Sir Walter Lawry Bullers A History of the Birds of New Zealand, Vol.1 Plate 13 Date: 1888

European roller (Coracias garrulus) in flight, Pusztaszer, Hungary, May

Dacelo novaeguineae, laughing kookaburra
Drawing No. 57, watercolour by George Raper (1792) from The Raper Collection

Kingfisher
Plate 336, hand coloured copperplate etching from George Edwards The Gleanings of Natural History, Vol. 3 (1764). Annotated Crested kingfisher

Alcedo athhis, common kingfisher
Watercolour by Charles F. Tunnicliffe (c. 1973)

Bee-eater (Merops apiaster) male offering wasp as nuptial gift, Hungary. June

Blue-eared kingfisher (Alcedo meninting) Sabah, Malaysia

Malachite kingfisher (Alcedo cristata) Bijagos Archipelago. Guineau Bissau

Rufous motmot (Baryphthengus martii) perched on branch. Rancho Naturalista, Cartago, Costa Rica

Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) male, after diving, taking off from water with fish, a Common Roach (Rutilus rutilus) Lorraine, France, August

European roller (Coracias garrulus) peering out of nest with feather, Lake Csaj, Pusztaszer, Kiskunsagi National Park, Hungary, February

Bee-eater (Merops apiaster) with Bumblebee prey, Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, southern Spain, July

Amazon kingfisher (Chloroceryle amazona) with fish, Cuiaba, Pantanal Matogrossense National Park, Pantanal, Brazil

Belted kingfisher (Ceryle alcyon) female taking flight from perch, Lansing, New York, USA. Digital composite

Lilac-breasted roller (Coracias caudata) stretching wings on acacia branch, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya. November

Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis), female perched, Swabian Alb biosphere reserve, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
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European Bee-eaters (Merops apiaster), pair mating on an acacia shrub, Kiskunsag National Park, Hungary
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European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster), perched on a branch in a flowering meadow, Kiskunsag National Park, Hungary
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European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster) Young bird sitting on a branch, with light background
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Bee-eater (Merops apiaster) pair, sitting on a branch, Lake Neusiedl National Park, Seewinkel, Burgenland, Austria
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Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) perched on branch, Black Forest, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

White throated kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) perched on a reed, Sunderban tiger reserve, West Bengal, India

A female kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) fishing through an ice hole in winter. Leeds, Yorkshire, UK. January. Sequence

Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) diving into water to catch fish, Near Bourne, Lincolnshire, England, UK. January

European bee-eater (Merops apiaster) two perched on branch, Lower Silesia, Poland

Common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) perched on a bulrush, Devpm, UK, November

Kingfisher ( Alcedo atthis) male and female perched on a root when building the nest, Lorraine, France, March

Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) male, after diving, taking off from water with fish, a Common Roach (Rutilus rutilus) Lorraine, France, July

European bee eaters (Merops apiaster) one taking off another perched, Kiskunsagi National Park, Pusztaszer, Hungary. May

Four Little bee-eaters (Merops pusillus) perched on branch, Seronera Valley, Serenegeti National Park, Tanzania

Woodland Kingfisher (Halcyon senegalensis) perched in tree, Serengeti, Tanzania

Madagascar / Malagasy kingfisher (Alcedo vintsioides) perching, Anjajavy Private Reserve, north west Madagascar

Blue cheeked bee eater (Merops persicus) two squabbling, Oman, April

Bee-eater (Merops apiaster), Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, southern Spain, April

European bee eaters (Merops apiaster) mating, Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, El Bosque, southern Spain, May

Blue-tailed bee-eater (Merops philippinus) pair sitting on perch, Near Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Karnataka, India

Hornbills (Bucerotidae), hand-colored lithograph, published in 1887
Hornbills (Bucerotidae). Hand-colored lithograph, published in 1887

Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) male taking off from water after diving for fish, Worcestershire, England, UK, July

Group of Little bee-eaters (Merops pusillus) perched side by side on branch in early morning, Allahein River, The Gambia

RF - Pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) female, perched on dead branch, Allahein River, The Gambia. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) female, perched on frosty branch in winter, Bavaria, Germany. January

Green-backed kingfisher (Actenoides monachus) male, perched on vine in forest understorey, Tangkoko National Park, northern Sulawesi, Indonesia

Two Chestnut-headed bee-eaters (Merops leschenaulti) perched on branch, Yala National Park, Southern and Uva Provinces, Sri Lanka

Eurasian kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) perched on branch in autumn, Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, Andalusia, southern Spain. November

Green bee-eater (Merops orientalis) calling, portrait, Bardia National Park, Terai, Nepal

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Coraciiformes: A Colorful World of Birds From the vibrant Green bee-eater pair perched on a branch, facing opposite directions, to the majestic Common Kingfisher resting in Dorset, UK, November - Coraciiformes never fail to captivate us with their beauty and unique behaviors. In the UK, a Common kingfisher gracefully perches on a No Fishing sign, reminding us of its presence and resilience. Meanwhile, in New Zealand, both young and adult members of the species showcase their striking plumage as they dive into crystal-clear waters. Traveling across continents to Australia, we encounter the iconic laughing kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae), whose distinctive call echoes through the vast landscapes. Its relative from Europe is none other than the Alcedo athhis or common kingfisher – an emblematic bird known for its stunning blue feathers contrasting against fiery orange hues. The Little bee-eaters gather side by side on branches along Allahein River in The Gambia during early mornings. Their synchronized presence creates a mesmerizing sight that showcases nature's harmony. On another branch nearby sits a female Pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis), exuding elegance as she surveys her surroundings. Hungary becomes home to two remarkable Coraciiformes species: European roller (Coracias garrulus) takes flight with grace and agility while Bee-eater male (Merops apiaster) offers a wasp as a nuptial gift – showcasing courtship rituals that are both fascinating and heartwarming. Finally, our journey ends in Sabah, Malaysia where we find ourselves enchanted by the Blue-eared kingfisher (Alcedo meninting). Its iridescent blue feathers shimmer under sunlight like precious gems adorning this avian jewel. Coraciiformes truly paint our world with vivid colors and enchantment wherever they roam.