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 (rollers), within the order Coraciiformes (kingfishers & rollers). 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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Sobre
Rolieiro-da-Abissínia (Coracias abyssinicus) — Rolieiro africano com cauda bifurcada e plumagem azul-turquesa e castanha espetaculares. Distribui-se na faixa do Sahel, do Senegal à Eritreia e Etiópia. Habita savanas, pastagens áridas e zonas agrícolas com árvores dispersas. Famoso pelos voos acrobáticos de exibição nupcial. Alimenta-se de insetos e pequenos vertebrados.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 31,0 cm | 12.2 in |
| Peso | 119,75 g | 4.22 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: CV.
Tamanho da postura
3-6
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers) |
| Família | Coraciidae (Rollers) |
| Genus | Coracias |
| Espécies | Coracias abyssinicus |
Distribution
Abyssinian Roller has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Perguntas frequentes
Is the Abyssinian Roller endangered?
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Coraciidae family