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Rufous-headed Ground-roller
Atelornis crossleyi
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Near Threatened
Wingspan
18.5 cm
Weight
78.75 g
Family
Brachypteraciidae
Order
Coraciiformes
The Rufous-headed Ground-roller (Atelornis crossleyi) is a bird species in the family Brachypteraciidae, within the order Coraciiformes (kingfishers & rollers). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 18.5 cm and a weight of 78.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 18.5 cm | 7.3 in |
| Weight | 78.75 g | 2.78 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers) |
| Family | Brachypteraciidae |
| Genus | Atelornis |
| Species | Atelornis crossleyi |
Distribution
Rufous-headed Ground-roller has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Rufous-headed Ground-roller endangered?
The Rufous-headed Ground-roller has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Rufous-headed Ground-roller nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the Rufous-headed Ground-roller?
The Rufous-headed Ground-roller has a wingspan of 18.5 cm, weight of 78.75 g.
What order and family does the Rufous-headed Ground-roller belong to?
The Rufous-headed Ground-roller (Atelornis crossleyi) belongs to the order Coraciiformes and the family Brachypteraciidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Brachypteraciidae family