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Racquet-tailed Roller
Coracias spatulatus
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Least Concern
Envergadura
33,1 cm
Peso
93,0 g
Família
Coraciidae
Ordem
Coraciiformes
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
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
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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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Perguntas frequentes
Is the Racquet-tailed Roller endangered?
The Racquet-tailed Roller has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Racquet-tailed Roller nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Racquet-tailed Roller?
The Racquet-tailed Roller has a wingspan of 33.1 cm, weight of 93.0 g.
What order and family does the Racquet-tailed Roller belong to?
The Racquet-tailed Roller (Coracias spatulatus) belongs to the order Coraciiformes and the family Coraciidae.
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