Racquet-tailed Roller
Coracias spatulatus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="coracias-spatulatus"></birdfyi-bird>The Racquet-tailed Roller (Coracias spatulatus) is a bird species in the family Coraciidae (rollers), within the order Coraciiformes (kingfishers & rollers). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 33.1 cm and a weight of 93 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
Rolieiro-de-raqueta (Coracias spatulatus) — Rolieiro africano do sul do continente com penas externas da cauda em forma de raquete. Habita savanas de miombo e florestas abertas da Zâmbia, Zimbabué, Malawi e Moçambique. Plumagem azul e castanho com cauda modificada impressionante. Caça insetos em voos rasantes sobre o solo.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 33,1 cm | 13.0 in |
| Peso | 93,0 g | 3.28 oz |
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: CV.
Tamanho da postura
2-4
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers) |
| Família | Coraciidae (Rollers) |
| Genus | Coracias |
| Espécies | Coracias spatulatus |
Distribution
Racquet-tailed Roller has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Coraciidae family