Coraciidae (Rollers)
Order Coraciiformes
12 species in 2 genera

Size: Between 25 cm (Blue-throated Roller, Eurystomus gularis) and 40 cm (Rufous-crowned Roller, Coracias naevius).

Distribution: Palearctic, Afrotropical, Oriental and Australasian Regions. Most of the species are migratory.

Habitat: Forest, scrubland, savanna.

Feeding: Insects and small invertebrates.

Breeding: Cavities in trees, buildings or on the ground. 2-6 eggs. Incubation 18 days.

Threat status: No threatened species [+info]
2 / 12 species available
Blue-bellied Roller
Coracias cyanogaster
Broad-billed Roller
Eurystomus glaucurus