About the Blue-throated Roller
The blue-throated roller is a species of roller in the family Coraciidae. It is native to the African tropical rainforest.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Rollers (Coraciidae) |
| Species | Eurystomus gularis |
| Species Codes | bltrol1, BTRO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-throated Roller belong to?
The Blue-throated Roller (Eurystomus gularis) belongs to the Rollers family (Coraciidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Blue-throated Roller?
The blue-throated roller is a species of roller in the family Coraciidae. It is native to the African tropical rainforest....
Where can I report a Blue-throated Roller sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-throated Roller on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bltrol1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Rollers 13 species
More Birds in Order Coraciiformes
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Quick Stats
Coraciiformes
Order
13
Species in Family
165
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