Pitta-like Ground Roller
Atelornis pittoides
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderCoraciiformes (Rollers, Kingfishers, and Allies)
- FamilyBrachypteraciidae (Ground-Rollers)
- GenusAtelornis (Atelornis Ground-Rollers)
- SpeciesAtelornis pittoides (Pitta-like Ground Roller)
About the Pitta-like Ground Roller
The pitta-like ground roller (Atelornis pittoides) is a species of bird in the ground roller family Brachypteraciidae. The species is monotypic, having no subspecies. It is endemic to Madagascar. The species was described by Frédéric de Lafresnaye in 1834. The specific name pittoides is a reference to its resemblance to the pittas, an unrelated family of passerine birds.
The pitta-like ground roller is a small and slender member of the family, 25 to 29 cm (9.8–11.4 in) long and weighing 74–114 g (2.6–4.0 oz). It has a cobalt-blue head with a black mask and a white supercilium and throat, which is bordered in blue. The upperparts are bronzy green and the belly is white with buff flanks, and the breast and back have a rufous band.
The pitta-like ground roller is endemic to the eastern half of Madagascar, from the extreme north to the southern edge, and has the widest distribution of any member of the family. It also has a wider range of habitats that it is prepared to occupy, being found in all natural rainforest types on the island from sea-level to 2,000 m (6,600 ft), although it is commonest between 800–1,600 m (2,600–5,200 ft). It can... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Pitta-like Ground Roller in Ranomafana National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ranomafana National Park | 🇲🇬 Madagascar |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Pitta-like Ground Roller in Ranomafana National Park?
About 60% of wildlife watchers report a Pitta-like Ground Roller sighting in Ranomafana National Park, based on 520 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Pitta-like Ground Roller in Ranomafana National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Pitta-like Ground Roller in Ranomafana National Park in our monthly data.