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SPECIES PROFILE
European Roller (Coracias garrulus)
Coracias
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Aves
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Southern Europe, Africa (migrant)
DIET
Insectivorous
HABITAT
Open country, farmland
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Aves
ORDER
Coraciiformes
FAMILY
Coraciidae
GENUS
Coracias
📋 Description
SIZE
29-32 cm body, 130-180 g
COLORATION
Turquoise blue, brown back
ADAPTATIONS
Aerial insect catcher
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Open country, farmland
DIET
Insectivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Southern Europe, Africa (migrant)
REPRODUCTION
2-5 eggs, 1 brood per year
DIET DETAILS
Insects, small reptiles
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Habitat loss
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The European Roller is bright turquoise with brown back and rolls in flight.
2
It breeds in holes and is declining in many areas.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Lesvos Island Greece
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Summer
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Look for turquoise bird on wires in summer.
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