Bird group

Rollers and Allies

13 species in this group — each with its conservation status, population estimate and a short description.

Abyssinian Roller
Coracias abyssinicus
Least Concern≈ Unknown

The Abyssinian Roller is a colorful roller of sub-Saharan African woodland, savanna, and open country. It watches from an exposed branch,…

Azure Roller
Eurystomus azureus
Least Concern≈ Unknown

The Azure Roller is a colorful roller of sub-Saharan African woodland, savanna, and open country. It watches from an exposed branch, wire,…

Blue-bellied Roller
Coracias cyanogaster
Least Concern≈ Unknown

The Blue-bellied Roller is a colorful roller of sub-Saharan African woodland, savanna, and open country. It watches from an exposed branch,…

Blue-throated Roller
Eurystomus gularis
Least Concern≈ Unknown

The Blue-throated Roller is a colorful roller of sub-Saharan African woodland, savanna, and open country. It watches from an exposed…

Broad-billed Roller
Eurystomus glaucurus
Least Concern≈ Unknown

The Broad-billed Roller is a colorful roller of sub-Saharan African woodland, savanna, and open country. It watches from an exposed branch,…

Dollarbird
Eurystomus orientalis
Least Concern≈ 2M–20M

The Dollarbird is a colorful roller of Southeast Asia, Australasia, and nearby islands. It watches from an exposed branch, wire, or snag…

European Roller
Coracias garrulus
Least Concern≈ 277K–660K

The European Roller is a colorful roller of Europe and western Asia, with seasonal movement to sub-Saharan Africa. It watches from an…

Indian Roller
Indian Roller
Coracias benghalensis
Least Concern≈ 500K–5M

The Indian Roller is a colorful roller of the Indian subcontinent. It watches from an exposed branch, wire, or snag before dropping to…

Indochinese Roller
Coracias affinis
Least Concern≈ 2M–20M

The Indochinese Roller is a colorful roller of Southeast Asia, Australasia, and nearby islands. It watches from an exposed branch, wire, or…

Lilac-breasted Roller
Coracias caudatus
Least Concern≈ Unknown

The Lilac-breasted Roller is a colorful roller of sub-Saharan African woodland, savanna, and open country. It watches from an exposed…

Purple Roller
Coracias naevius
Least Concern≈ Unknown

The Purple Roller is a colorful roller of sub-Saharan African woodland, savanna, and open country. It watches from an exposed branch, wire,…

Purple-winged Roller
Coracias temminckii
Least Concern≈ Unknown

The Purple-winged Roller is a colorful roller of sub-Saharan African woodland, savanna, and open country. It watches from an exposed…

Racket-tailed Roller
Coracias spatulatus
Least Concern≈ Unknown

The Racket-tailed Roller is a colorful roller of sub-Saharan African woodland, savanna, and open country. It watches from an exposed…