Lilac-breasted Roller
Coracias caudatus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="coracias-caudatus"></birdfyi-bird>The Lilac-breasted Roller (Coracias caudatus) is a bird species in the family Coraciidae (rollers), within the order Coraciiformes (kingfishers & rollers). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 32.2 cm and a weight of 100.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
Rolieiro-de-cauda-longa (Coracias caudatus) — Rolieiro africano com cauda longa espatulada e plumagem de azul e castanho deslumbrantes. Amplamente distribuído em savanas e campos abertos da África subsaariana. Caça insetos e pequenos repteis a partir de postos de observação elevados. Os voos nupciais acrobáticos que lhe dão o nome são espetaculares.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 32,2 cm | 12.7 in |
| Peso | 100,5 g | 3.55 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 22-24 days. Fledging: 35 days.
Tamanho da postura
2-4
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers) |
| Família | Coraciidae (Rollers) |
| Genus | Coracias |
| Espécies | Coracias caudatus |
Distribution
Lilac-breasted Roller has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Perguntas frequentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Coraciidae family