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Lilac-breasted Roller
Coracias caudatus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
32.2 cm
Weight
100.5 g
Family
Coraciidae
Order
Coraciiformes
The Lilac-breasted Roller (Coracias caudatus) is a bird species in the family Coraciidae (rollers), within the order Coraciiformes (kingfishers & rollers). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 32.2 cm and a weight of 100.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 32.2 cm | 12.7 in |
| Weight | 100.5 g | 3.55 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 22-24 days. Fledging: 35 days.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers) |
| Family | Coraciidae (Rollers) |
| Genus | Coracias |
| Species | Coracias caudatus |
Distribution
Lilac-breasted Roller has been recorded in 5 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Lilac-breasted Roller endangered?
The Lilac-breasted Roller has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Lilac-breasted Roller nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 22-24 days. Fledging: 35 days.
How big is the Lilac-breasted Roller?
The Lilac-breasted Roller has a wingspan of 32.2 cm, weight of 100.5 g.
What order and family does the Lilac-breasted Roller belong to?
The Lilac-breasted Roller (Coracias caudatus) belongs to the order Coraciiformes and the family Coraciidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Coraciidae family
Abyssinian Roller
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Blue-bellied Roller
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Blue-throated Roller
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Least Concern
Broad-billed Roller
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Least Concern
European Roller
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Least Concern
Indian Roller
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Least Concern
Indochinese Roller
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