Short-legged Ground-Roller

Brachypteracias leptosomus

Vulnerable

The Short-legged Ground-Roller is a terrestrial Madagascar roller of humid eastern and northeastern forests of Madagascar. It spends much of its time on or near the forest floor, hunting insects, small reptiles, and other prey from low perches or leaf litter. Habitat loss and its limited or fragmented range make this species conservation-sensitive.

Family

Brachypteraciidae

Group

Ground-Rollers

Range

Short-legged Ground-Roller Range — Humid eastern and northeastern forests of Madagascar

Population

≈ 10K-25K

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