About the Racket-tailed Roller
The racket-tailed roller is a species of bird in the family Coraciidae. It is found in southern Africa from Angola, south-eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and southern Tanzania to northern Botswana, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Mozambique.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Rollers (Coraciidae) |
| Species | Coracias spatulatus |
| Species Codes | ratrol2, RTRO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Racket-tailed Roller belong to?
The Racket-tailed Roller (Coracias spatulatus) belongs to the Rollers family (Coraciidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Racket-tailed Roller?
The racket-tailed roller is a species of bird in the family Coraciidae. It is found in southern Africa from Angola, south-eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and southern Tanzania to northern Botswana, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Mozambique....
Where can I report a Racket-tailed Roller sighting?
You can log sightings of Racket-tailed Roller on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ratrol2, or on iNaturalist.
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