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Coraciiformes

Coraciiformes

9.9
A group of brightly coloured birds including kingfishers and rollers
  • noun
  • /ˌkɔːrəˈsaɪəˌfɔːrmiːz/
  • Specialized
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  • The Coraciiformes include some of the most vividly colored birds in the world.

Examples

  • Kingfishers, part of the Coraciiformes, are renowned for their bright plumage and swift hunting skills.

  • The Coraciiformes order includes many vibrant species.

  • Many species within the Coraciiformes order are found in tropical regions.

  • Did you know that Coraciiformes are known for their bright colors?

  • Kingfishers, part of the Coraciiformes, are renowned for their bright plumage and swift hunting skills.

  • Many species within the Coraciiformes order are found in tropical regions.

  • The Coraciiformes include some of the most vividly colored birds in the world.

Synonyms

order Coraciiformes
vsCoraciiformes
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of colorful birds like kingfishers and bee-eaters

is the name used for that group without the explicit scientific label

Compounds

order Coraciiformes
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of colorful birds like kingfishers and bee-eaters

Surface Forms

Coraciiformes singular
Coraciiformes plural

Etymology

Coraciiformes comes from the bird name Coracias, the rollers, plus the ending -iformes, which means 'in the form of' or 'like'. So it refers to the group of colorful birds 'like' the rollers, including kingfishers, bee-eaters and hoopoes.