About the Short-legged Ground-Roller
The short-legged ground roller is a species of bird in the ground roller family Brachypteraciidae. It is the only living species in the genus Brachypteracias and is endemic to Madagascar. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Ground-Rollers (Brachypteraciidae) |
| Species | Brachypteracias leptosomus |
| Species Codes | slgrol1, SLGR |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Short-legged Ground-Roller belong to?
The Short-legged Ground-Roller (Brachypteracias leptosomus) belongs to the Ground-Rollers family (Brachypteraciidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Short-legged Ground-Roller?
The Short-legged Ground-Roller is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Short-legged Ground-Roller?
The short-legged ground roller is a species of bird in the ground roller family Brachypteraciidae. It is the only living species in the genus Brachypteracias and is endemic to Madagascar. It is threatened by habitat loss....
Where can I report a Short-legged Ground-Roller sighting?
You can log sightings of Short-legged Ground-Roller on eBird (ebird.org) using species code slgrol1, or on iNaturalist.
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