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Indian Roller
Coracias benghalensis
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Least Concern
Envergadura
36,0 cm
Peso
161,66666666666666 g
Familia
Coraciidae
Orden
Coraciiformes
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Acerca de
Carraca india (Coracias benghalensis) — Ave de llamativo plumaje azul turquesa del sur de Asia y el sudeste asiático. Habita en tierras abiertas, sabanas y bordes de bosque. Nombrada ave nacional de Karnataka. Sus vuelos nupciales son espectaculares.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 36,0 cm | 14.2 in |
| Peso | 161,66666666666666 g | 5.70 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 17-19 days. Fledging: 30-35 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
3-5
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Coraciiformes (Martines Pescadores y Carracas) |
| Familia | Coraciidae (Carracas) |
| Genus | Coracias |
| Especies | Coracias benghalensis |
Distribution
Indian Roller has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Indian Roller endangered?
The Indian Roller has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Indian Roller nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 17-19 days. Fledging: 30-35 days.
How big is the Indian Roller?
The Indian Roller has a wingspan of 36.0 cm, weight of 161.66666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Indian Roller belong to?
The Indian Roller (Coracias benghalensis) belongs to the order Coraciiformes and the family Coraciidae.
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