Purple Roller

Coracias naevius

Least Concern

The Purple Roller is a colorful roller of sub-Saharan African woodland, savanna, and open country. It watches from an exposed branch, wire, or snag before dropping to catch large insects, small reptiles, or other prey, and its broad wings often flash bright colors in a swift, direct flight.

Family

Coraciidae

Group

Rollers and Allies

Range

Purple Roller Range — Resident or seasonal range in sub-Saharan African woodland, savanna, and open country

Population

≈ Unknown

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