Indian Roller
Coracias benghalensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="coracias-benghalensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Indian Roller (Coracias benghalensis) is a bird species in the family Coraciidae (rollers), within the order Coraciiformes (kingfishers & rollers). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 36 cm and a weight of 161.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
Rolieiro-da-Índia (Coracias benghalensis) — Ave-emblema de vários estados indianos, famosa pela plumagem azul-turquesa brilhante. Distribui-se pelo sul da Ásia, do Afeganistão à Bangladesh e Myanmar. Habita campos abertos, estradas e áreas agrícolas. Caça insetos a partir de poleiros elevados. Exibe belas acrobacias aéreas durante o período de reprodução.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 36,0 cm | 14.2 in |
| Peso | 161,66666666666666 g | 5.70 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 17-19 days. Fledging: 30-35 days.
Tamanho da postura
3-5
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers) |
| Família | Coraciidae (Rollers) |
| Genus | Coracias |
| Espécies | Coracias benghalensis |
Distribution
Indian Roller has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Coraciidae family