About the Pitta-like Ground-Roller
The pitta-like ground roller is a species of bird in the ground roller family Brachypteraciidae. The species is monotypic, having no subspecies. It is endemic to Madagascar.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Ground-Rollers (Brachypteraciidae) |
| Species | Atelornis pittoides |
| Species Codes | plgrol1, PLGR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pitta-like Ground-Roller belong to?
The Pitta-like Ground-Roller (Atelornis pittoides) belongs to the Ground-Rollers family (Brachypteraciidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Pitta-like Ground-Roller?
The pitta-like ground roller is a species of bird in the ground roller family Brachypteraciidae. The species is monotypic, having no subspecies. It is endemic to Madagascar....
Where can I report a Pitta-like Ground-Roller sighting?
You can log sightings of Pitta-like Ground-Roller on eBird (ebird.org) using species code plgrol1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Coraciiformes
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Quick Stats
Coraciiformes
Order
5
Species in Family
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