24 Extraordinarily Beautiful Birds You Might Not Have Heard About

Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher (Ceyx erithaca): The Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher (Ceyx erithaca / Ceyx erithacus) also known as the Black-backed Kingfisher or Miniature Kingfisher - is the smallest kingfisher species; being only slightly larger than a medium-sized hummingbird. Like other kingfishers, it is brightly colored, with a large and powerful bill.Photo credit: Sanjeev Kapadia.