Abyssinian Roller
Coracias abyssinicus
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Least Concern
Envergadura
31,0 cm
Peso
119,75 g
Familia
Coraciidae
Orden
Coraciiformes
Acerca de
Carraca de Abisinia (Coracias abyssinicus) — Gran carraca de las sabanas abiertas del África subsahariana occidental. Plumaje azul brillante con cola bifurcada con plumas externas largas. Caza insectos y pequeños vertebrados. Ave de porte llamativo y colorido.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 31,0 cm | 12.2 in |
| Peso | 119,75 g | 4.22 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CV.
Tamaño de la puesta
3-6
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Coraciiformes (Martines Pescadores y Carracas) |
| Familia | Coraciidae (Carracas) |
| Genus | Coracias |
| Especies | Coracias abyssinicus |
Distribution
Abyssinian Roller has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Abyssinian Roller endangered?
The Abyssinian Roller has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Abyssinian Roller nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Abyssinian Roller?
The Abyssinian Roller has a wingspan of 31.0 cm, weight of 119.75 g.
What order and family does the Abyssinian Roller belong to?
The Abyssinian Roller (Coracias abyssinicus) belongs to the order Coraciiformes and the family Coraciidae.
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