Indian Roller

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found across Asia (Saudi Arabia) and Europe (5 countries).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Aves (Birds)

Order

Coraciiformes (Coraciiformes)

Family

Coraciidae

Genus

Coracias

Species

Coracias benghalensis (Indian Roller)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese インドブッポウソウ

Chinese 棕胸佛法僧

Spanish Carraca india

French Rollier indien

German Bengalenracke

Portuguese rolieiro-indiano

Russian Бенгальская сизоворонка

Arabic الشقراق الهندي

Thai นกตะขาบทุ่ง

Similar Species in Coracias

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Abyssinian Roller

Coracias abyssinicus

Least Concern

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Blue-bellied Roller

Coracias cyanogaster

Not Evaluated

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European Roller

Coracias garrulus

Extinct

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Lilac-breasted Roller

Coracias caudatus

Least Concern

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Purple-winged Roller

Coracias temminckii

Least Concern

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Racket-tailed Roller

Coracias spatulatus

Least Concern

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Rufous-crowned Roller

Coracias naevius

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Indian Roller?

The scientific name of Indian Roller is Coracias benghalensis. It belongs to the genus Coracias.

What is the conservation status of Indian Roller?

Indian Roller (Coracias benghalensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Indian Roller live?

Indian Roller is found in Found across Asia (Saudi Arabia) and Europe (5 countries).. Countries include Belgium, France, Netherlands, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom.

What family does Indian Roller belong to?

Indian Roller (Coracias benghalensis) belongs to the genus Coracias, which is part of the taxonomic family Coraciidae.

Is Indian Roller endangered?

No, Indian Roller (Coracias benghalensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Indian Roller belong to?

Indian Roller (Coracias benghalensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Indian Roller?

The closest relatives of Indian Roller in the genus Coracias include Abyssinian Roller, Blue-bellied Roller, European Roller, Lilac-breasted Roller, Purple-winged Roller.