Short-legged Ground-roller
Brachypteracias leptosomus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="brachypteracias-leptosomus"></birdfyi-bird>The Short-legged Ground-roller (Brachypteracias leptosomus) is a bird species in the family Brachypteraciidae, within the order Coraciiformes (kingfishers & rollers). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.5 cm and a weight of 177.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 27.5 cm | 10.8 in |
| Weight | 177.75 g | 6.27 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 22-26 days. Fledging: 30 days.
Clutch Size
1-2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers) |
| Family | Brachypteraciidae |
| Genus | Brachypteracias |
| Species | Brachypteracias leptosomus |
Distribution
Short-legged Ground-roller has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Brachypteraciidae family