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Birds
European roller
European roller · Coracias garrulus
Discover the magnificent European rollers with their bright plumage and lively flight manoeuvres.
Fact file
- Size
- 28 to 32 cm in size with a weight of 150 to 200 g
- Males and females
- Male and female look similar, but the male may show more intense colours
- Sounds
- Their loud, rasping calls are distinctive and can often be heard from high in the air
- Diet
- Prefers insects, especially beetles, as well as small reptiles and amphibians
- Offspring
- A clutch consists of 3 to 7 eggs, which hatch after about 16 to 19 days
How to identify European roller
The European rollers are characterised by their striking plumage, which shows a vibrant combination of turquoise blue and brown colours. Particularly distinctive are the pale blue wings and the rusty-coloured back.
With a body length of about 28 to 32 cm they have a slender silhouette and long, pointed wings. Their conspicuous black eye markings and the orange-coloured underside are also distinctive features.
More in the app
With Wildful Stories+ you also get in the app:
- general viewing tips
Where European roller live
Botswana
South Africa
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