About the Indian Roller
The Indian roller is a bird of the family Coraciidae. It is 30–34 cm (12–13 in) long with a wingspan of 65–74 cm (26–29 in) and weighs 166–176 g (5.9–6.2 oz). The face and throat are pinkish, the head and back are brown, with blue on the rump and contrasting light and dark blue on the wings and tail. The bright blue markings on the wing are prominent in flight. The sexes are similar in appearance. Two subspecies are recognised.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Rollers (Coraciidae) |
| Species | Coracias benghalensis |
| Species Codes | indrol2, INRO |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Indian Roller belong to?
The Indian Roller (Coracias benghalensis) belongs to the Rollers family (Coraciidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Indian Roller?
The Indian Roller is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Indian Roller?
The Indian roller is a bird of the family Coraciidae. It is 30–34 cm (12–13 in) long with a wingspan of 65–74 cm (26–29 in) and weighs 166–176 g (5.9–6.2 oz). The face and throat are pinkish, the head and back are brown, with blue on the rump and contrasting light and dark blue on the wings and tail...
Where can I report a Indian Roller sighting?
You can log sightings of Indian Roller on eBird (ebird.org) using species code indrol2, or on iNaturalist.
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