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Lilac-breasted Roller

Coracias caudatus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Coraciiformes ›Family: Coraciidae ›Genus: Coracias

About

The lilac-breasted roller (Coracias caudatus) is an African member of the roller family of birds. It is widely distributed in sub-Saharan Africa and the southern Arabian Peninsula, preferring open woodland and savanna; it is largely absent from treeless places. Usually found alone or in pairs, it perches conspicuously at the tops of trees, poles or other high vantage points from where it can spot insects, lizards, scorpions, snails, small birds and rodents moving about at ground...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lilac-breasted Roller?
The scientific name of Lilac-breasted Roller is Coracias caudatus.
What is the conservation status of Lilac-breasted Roller?
The Lilac-breasted Roller has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Lilac-breasted Roller belong to?
Lilac-breasted Roller belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Lilac-breasted Roller belong to?
Lilac-breasted Roller belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Lilac-breasted Roller belong to?
Lilac-breasted Roller belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Lilac-breasted Roller belong to?
Lilac-breasted Roller belongs to the order Coraciiformes.
What family does Lilac-breasted Roller belong to?
Lilac-breasted Roller belongs to the family Coraciidae.
What genus does Lilac-breasted Roller belong to?
Lilac-breasted Roller belongs to the genus Coracias.