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Coraciiformes

Coraciiformes

Abbysinian Ground Hornbill
Bucorvus abbysinicus

Scientific classification

Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Aves
Order:	Coraciiformes

Families

Alcedinidae
Halcyonidae
Cerylidae
Brachypteraciidae
Coraciidae
Leptosomidae[?]
Meropidae
Momotidae
Todidae
Bucerotidae
Upupidae
Phoeniculidae

The Coraciiformes are a group of usually colourful near passerine birds including the kingfishers, the Hoopoe, the bee-eater, the rollers, and the hornbills. They generally have syndactyly, with three forward pointing toes.

This order has been seen to be something of a mixed assortment, and with the advent of DNA analysis several of the groups are often placed in revised taxonomic arrangements. The families are listed below.

Coraciiformes

Alcedinidae (river kingfishers)
Halcyonidae (tree kingfishers)
Cerylidae (water or belted kingfishers)
Todidae todies
Momotidae motmots
Meropidae bee-eaters
Leptosomatidae Cuckoo Roller
Brachypteraciidae ground rollers
Coraciidae rollers
Upupidae Hoopoe
Phoeniculidae woodhoopoes
Bucerotidae hornbills

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