Kingfishers & Rollers

The Birbs encyclopedia features 185 kingfishers & rollers. They range from the lightest in our records, the Cuban Tody, to the heaviest, the Laughing Kookaburra. Browse them all below — every one has photos, range and, where we have them, calls.

Notable kingfishers & rollers

• Southern Carmine Bee-eater
• Rainbow Bee-eater
• Blue-throated Bee-eater
• Rufous-crowned Bee-eater
• Chestnut-headed Bee-eater
• European Bee-eater
• Rosy Bee-eater
• Northern Carmine Bee-eater

Frequently asked

How many kingfishers & rollers are there?

The Birbs encyclopedia currently profiles 185 kingfishers & rollers, each with photos, range and conservation status.

What is the largest of the kingfishers & rollers?

By body weight, the heaviest of the kingfishers & rollers in our records is the Laughing Kookaburra.

Are kingfishers & rollers endangered?

At least 13 of the kingfishers & rollers we profile are on the IUCN Red List as Vulnerable or worse. See each bird’s page for its current status.