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Long-tailed Ground-roller

Uratelornis chimaera

Vulnerable
Wingspan
21.4 cm
Weight
226.0 g
Family
Brachypteraciidae
Order
Coraciiformes

The Long-tailed Ground-roller (Uratelornis chimaera) is a bird species in the family Brachypteraciidae, within the order Coraciiformes (kingfishers & rollers). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 21.4 cm and a weight of 226 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 21.4 cm 8.4 in
Weight 226.0 g 7.97 oz

Conservation Status

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: BU.

Clutch Size

2-4

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers)
Family Brachypteraciidae
Genus Uratelornis
Species Uratelornis chimaera

Distribution

Long-tailed Ground-roller has been recorded in 1 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Long-tailed Ground-roller endangered?
The Long-tailed Ground-roller has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Long-tailed Ground-roller nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the Long-tailed Ground-roller?
The Long-tailed Ground-roller has a wingspan of 21.4 cm, weight of 226.0 g.
What order and family does the Long-tailed Ground-roller belong to?
The Long-tailed Ground-roller (Uratelornis chimaera) belongs to the order Coraciiformes and the family Brachypteraciidae.

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