Broad-billed Roller
Eurystomus glaucurus
Points
10
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernCommon to spot
birds • Coraciidae
Broad-billed Roller.
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Eurystomus glaucurus
Category
birds
Family
Coraciidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 110 g (EltonTraits).
Points
10 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding broad-billed roller in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: canopy foraging 30%, aerial foraging 30%, mid-level vegetation 20%, understorey foraging 10%, ground foraging 10%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 90%; ectothermic vertebrates 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Zambia
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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