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Primary Traits
100.5 g
0 m - 1,700 m
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Coracias caudatus
English name
Lilac-breasted Roller
Order
Coraciiformes
Family
Coraciidae
Genus
Coracias
Species
caudatus
Data source
HBW6, BOTW, D07
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Least Concern
Range restricted
No
Island endemic
No
Biogeographic realm
Afrotropical
Latitudinal zone
Tropical
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
No data
Maximum female mass
No data
Minimum male mass
No data
Maximum male mass
No data
Minimum unsexed mass
51 g
Maximum unsexed mass
150 g
Average mass
100.5 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
1,700 m
Maximum elevation
2,350 m
Elevation range
1,700 m
Typical elevation
850 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Woodland
Habitat breadth
4
Primary diet
Invertebrate
Diet breadth
2
Diet specialization index
1.1
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Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
No data
Mating system
No data
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
Cavity (tree)
Nest substrate
Tree
Minimum broods per year
No data
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
2
Maximum clutch size
4
Incubating sex
Both
Minimum incubation period
22 d
Maximum incubation period
24 d
Minimum fledging period
35 d
Maximum fledging period
No data
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
3
Average fledging period
35 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Partial Migrant, Sedentary