Blauracke
Coracias garrulus
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Über uns
Die Blauracke verdankt ihren englischen Namen („Roller“) den spektakulären Roll- und Sturzflügen, die Männchen während der Balz vorführen. Sie ist die einzige Rackenart Europas und einer der farbenprächtigsten Vögel des Kontinents. In weiten Teilen ihres westlichen Verbreitungsgebiets geht der Bestand durch Landwirtschaftsintensivierung und Lebensraumverlust zurück.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 31,0 cm | 12.2 in |
| Flügelspannweite | 66,0 cm | 26.0 in |
| Gewicht | 130,0 g | 4.59 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
Turquoise-blue head, breast, and tail. Chestnut-brown back. Vivid ultramarine blue and black wing patches visible in flight.
Schnabel
Short, stout, dark hooked bill
Habitat & Range
Warm, dry, open country with scattered trees and nest holes. Breeds in tree cavities, earth banks, and nest boxes.
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Southern and eastern Europe, Central Asia, and North Africa. Winters in sub-Saharan Africa.
Diet & Feeding
Large insects, especially beetles, grasshoppers, and crickets. Also takes small reptiles, frogs, and scorpions. Hunts from exposed perches.
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 17-19 days. Fledging: 25-30 days.
Gelegegröße
3-6
Lautgebung
Gesang
A harsh, grating 'rack-rack' or 'quarrk' in flight. Gives a variety of sharp nasal calls at the nest. Not melodic; primary vocalizations are alarm and contact calls.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Coraciiformes (Eisvögel und Racken) |
| Familie | Coraciidae (Racken) |
| Genus | Coracias |
| Arten | Coracias garrulus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Blauracke |
| Spanish | Carraca Europea |
Distribution
Blauracke has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Coraciidae family