Coraciiformes - kingfishers, hornbills
 There are eleven families in this order and over 300 species. These birds are small to medium in size and they have big heads and small feet with three front toes that are joined for at least part of their length! Many species in this order are very colorful and have unique bills! They nest in tree cavities or in ground burrows and eat fruits, vertebrates, and invertebrates. Male and female pairs mate for more than one season in most species. Most of the species in this order are found in Africa, Asia, Australia, and Europe. There are 19 species found in North and South America.
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