About the European Roller
The European roller is the only member of the roller family Coraciidae breeding in Europe. Its range extends into the Maghreb, West Asia and Central Asia. It winters in southern Africa, primarily in dry wooded savanna and bushy plains. It occurs in a wide variety of habitats, but avoids treeless plains. It usually nests in tree holes.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Rollers (Coraciidae) |
| Species | Coracias garrulus |
| Species Codes | eurrol1, EURO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the European Roller belong to?
The European Roller (Coracias garrulus) belongs to the Rollers family (Coraciidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the European Roller?
The European roller is the only member of the roller family Coraciidae breeding in Europe. Its range extends into the Maghreb, West Asia and Central Asia. It winters in southern Africa, primarily in dry wooded savanna and bushy plains. It occurs in a wide variety of habitats, but avoids treeless pla...
Where can I report a European Roller sighting?
You can log sightings of European Roller on eBird (ebird.org) using species code eurrol1, or on iNaturalist.
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