Kingfishers, Bee-Eaters

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Kingfishers, Bee-Eaters

Species of Kingfishers, Bee-Eaters

Species

Kingfishers are small to medium-sized, brightly colored birds having large heads, long, sharp, pointed bills, short legs, and stubby tails. Bee-eaters are characterised by richly colored plumage, slender bodies, and usually elongated central tail feathers. All have long down-turned bills and medium to long wings, which may be pointed or round.