About the Purple-winged Roller
The purple-winged roller is a species of bird in the family Coraciidae. It is endemic to the Sulawesi subregion in Indonesia and can be found on the islands of Sulawesi, Bangka, Lembeh, Manterawu, Muna and Butung.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Rollers (Coraciidae) |
| Species | Coracias temminckii |
| Species Codes | puwrol1, PWRO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Purple-winged Roller belong to?
The Purple-winged Roller (Coracias temminckii) belongs to the Rollers family (Coraciidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Purple-winged Roller?
The purple-winged roller is a species of bird in the family Coraciidae. It is endemic to the Sulawesi subregion in Indonesia and can be found on the islands of Sulawesi, Bangka, Lembeh, Manterawu, Muna and Butung....
Where can I report a Purple-winged Roller sighting?
You can log sightings of Purple-winged Roller on eBird (ebird.org) using species code puwrol1, 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
104
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