Birds > Coraciiformes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Jamaican TodyScientific Name: Todus todusCategory: BirdsSubcategory: CoraciiformesSize: Body length: 3.5–4.3 in (9–11 cm); Wingspan: 5.5–6.3 in (14–16 cm)Weight: 0.20–0.26 oz (5.5–7.5 g); tiny, jewel-like forest insectivoreLifespan: 4–7 years...
Birds > Coraciiformes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Rufous-lored KingfisherScientific Name: Todiramphus winchelliCategory: BirdsSubcategory: CoraciiformesSize: Body length: 9.5–10.5 in (24–27 cm); Wingspan: 14–16 in (36–41 cm)Weight: 2.1–2.8 oz (60–80 g)Lifespan: 6–10 years in primary tropical...
Birds > Coraciiformes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Pitta-like Ground RollerScientific Name: Atelornis pittoidesCategory: BirdsSubcategory: CoraciiformesSize: Body length: 9.5–11.0 in (24–28 cm)Weight: 2.6–3.3 oz (75–95 g)Lifespan: Estimated 6–10 years in native forest understoryDiet: Carnivore...
Birds > Coraciiformes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Shovel-billed KookaburraScientific Name: Clytoceyx rexCategory: BirdsSubcategory: CoraciiformesSize: Body length: 12–13 in (31–33 cm)Weight: 9.5–12.5 oz (270–355 g)Lifespan: 12–18 years in tropical hill forestsDiet: Carnivore / Invertivore...
Birds > Coraciiformes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Marquesan KingfisherScientific Name: Todiramphus godeffroyiCategory: BirdsSubcategory: CoraciiformesSize: Body length: 8.0–8.8 in (20–22 cm); Wingspan: 11.5–13.0 in (29–33 cm)Weight: 1.6–2.2 oz (45–62 g)Lifespan: 6–10 years in tropical island...
Birds > Coraciiformes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Chattering KingfisherScientific Name: Todiramphus tutusCategory: BirdsSubcategory: CoraciiformesSize: Body length: 7.9–8.7 in (20–22 cm)Weight: 1.5–2.1 oz (42–60 g)Lifespan: 6–9 years in insular Pacific forest ecosystemsDiet: Carnivore...
Birds > Coraciiformes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: White-fronted Bee-eaterScientific Name: Merops bullockoidesCategory: BirdsSubcategory: CoraciiformesSize: Total length 22 to 24 cm (8.5 to 9.5 in); wingspan 30 to 34 cm; square-ended tail without elongated streamersWeight: 28 to 38 gLifespan: 5...
Birds > Coraciiformes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Carmine Bee-eaterScientific Name: Merops nubicoidesCategory: BirdsSubcategory: CoraciiformesSize: Total length 34 to 39 cm (13.5 to 15.5 in) including elongated central tail streamers; wingspan 40 to 45 cmWeight: 40 to 60 gLifespan: 6 to 10...
Birds > Coraciiformes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Giant KingfisherScientific Name: Megaceryle maximaCategory: BirdsSubcategory: CoraciiformesSize: Total length 42 to 46 cm (16.5 to 18 in); wingspan 70 to 75 cm; the largest kingfisher on the African continentWeight: 255 to 425 g (9 to 15...
Birds > Coraciiformes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Ringed KingfisherScientific Name: Megaceryle torquataCategory: BirdsSubcategory: CoraciiformesSize: Total length 38 to 41 cm (15 to 16 in); wingspan 60 to 65 cm; the largest kingfisher in the AmericasWeight: 250 to 350 g (8.8 to 12.3...
