Abyssinian Roller
Coracias abyssinicus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="coracias-abyssinicus"></birdfyi-bird>The Abyssinian Roller (Coracias abyssinicus) is a bird species in the family Coraciidae (carracas), within the order Coraciiformes (martines pescadores y carracas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 31 cm and a weight of 119.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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
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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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Abyssinian Roller endangered?
How does the Abyssinian Roller nest?
How big is the Abyssinian Roller?
What order and family does the Abyssinian Roller belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Coraciidae family