Kingfishers Alcedinidae
The family consists of 17 genera. Of the 92 species, the Tuamotu Kingfisher Todiramphus gambieri is critically endangered and the Marquesan Kingfisher Todiramphus godeffroyi is endangered. Another 12 species are vulnerable and 12 more are near-threatened. Members of this family are found on every continent, except Antarctica.

Dacelo
There are 4 members in the genus.

One of the most familiar of all Australian birds, the Laughing Kookaburra Dacelo novaeguineae is one of the largest kingfishers in the world. Their large bills enable them to catch and eat snakes up to one meter long. They are perhaps best known for their distinct raucous laughter. This adult Laughing Kookaburra was photographed at Audley, Royal National Park, New South Wales, Australia, April 2000.





Halcyon
There are 11 members in this genus.

The large White-throated Kingfisher Halcyon smyrnensis is an Old World species ranging from eastern Europe to the Philippines. Photographed at Huay Tung Lake, near Chang Mai, Thailand, January 2009.







Chloroceryle
There are 4 members in this genus.

American Pygmy Kingfisher Chloroceryle aenea at Costa Ballena National Marine Park, near Uvita, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, April 2009.


Green Kingfisher Chloroceryle americana along the San Pedro River, near Sierra Vista, Arizona, October 2006.


Ceryle
There are 3 members in this genus.

The large Ringed Kingfisher Ceryle torquatus is found from southeastern Texas south to Tierra del Fuego in South America. This noisy and conspicuous species is usually heard before it is seen. Photographed near Gomez Farias, Tamaulipas, Mexico, March 2009.






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