About the Abyssinian Roller
The Abyssinian roller, or Senegal roller, is a member of the roller family of birds which breeds across tropical Africa in a belt south of the Sahara, known as the Sahel. It is resident in the southern part of its range, but northern breeding populations are short-distance migrants, moving further south after the wet season.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Rollers (Coraciidae) |
| Species | Coracias abyssinicus |
| Species Codes | abyrol2, ABRO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Abyssinian Roller belong to?
The Abyssinian Roller (Coracias abyssinicus) belongs to the Rollers family (Coraciidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Abyssinian Roller?
The Abyssinian roller, or Senegal roller, is a member of the roller family of birds which breeds across tropical Africa in a belt south of the Sahara, known as the Sahel. It is resident in the southern part of its range, but northern breeding populations are short-distance migrants, moving further s...
Where can I report a Abyssinian Roller sighting?
You can log sightings of Abyssinian Roller on eBird (ebird.org) using species code abyrol2, or on iNaturalist.
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