About the Scaly Ground-Roller
The scaly ground roller is a species of bird in a monotypic genus in the near-passerine family Brachypteraciidae. It is endemic to eastern Madagascar. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. The scaly ground roller is found at elevations below 1,000 meters (3,300 ft), and one of the few birds of Madagascar to reside in lowland rainforest.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Ground-Rollers (Brachypteraciidae) |
| Species | Geobiastes squamiger |
| Species Codes | scagrr1, SCGR, SGRO |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Scaly Ground-Roller belong to?
The Scaly Ground-Roller (Geobiastes squamiger) belongs to the Ground-Rollers family (Brachypteraciidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Scaly Ground-Roller?
The Scaly Ground-Roller is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Scaly Ground-Roller?
The scaly ground roller is a species of bird in a monotypic genus in the near-passerine family Brachypteraciidae. It is endemic to eastern Madagascar. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. The scaly ground roller is found at elevations below 1,000 meters (3,300 ft), an...
Where can I report a Scaly Ground-Roller sighting?
You can log sightings of Scaly Ground-Roller on eBird (ebird.org) using species code scagrr1, or on iNaturalist.
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