What is another word for coraciiformes?
Pronunciation: [kˈɒɹe͡ɪsˌɪɪfˌɔːmz] (IPA) 
Coraciiformes is a taxonomic order of birds that includes rollers, kingfishers, motmots, and bee-eaters. The word "coraciiformes" comes from the Greek words korax, meaning "raven," and forma, meaning "shape." There are several synonyms for this word, one of which is "alcedines," which comes from the Latin word for "kingfisher." Another synonym is "rollen," which comes from the German word for "roller," a type of bird found in Africa, Asia, and Europe. Yet another synonym is "momotides," which comes from the Greek word for "motmot," a bird found in Central and South America. These synonyms help to describe the various types of birds that belong to the Coraciiformes order.
