Short-legged Ground Roller
Brachypteracias leptosomus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderCoraciiformes (Rollers, Kingfishers, and Allies)
- FamilyBrachypteraciidae (Ground-Rollers)
- GenusBrachypteracias
- SpeciesBrachypteracias leptosomus (Short-legged Ground Roller)
About the Short-legged Ground Roller
The short-legged ground roller (Brachypteracias leptosomus) is a species of bird in the ground roller family Brachypteraciidae. It is the only living species in the genus Brachypteracias and is endemic to Madagascar. It is threatened by habitat loss.
The short-legged ground roller is the only extant species in the genus Brachypteracias, although a fossil species, Brachypteracias langrandi, has been described. The short-legged ground roller is more arboreal than other ground rollers, and may represent the ancestral form of the family. The genus Brachypteracias once included the scaly ground roller, but a 2001 study of the DNA of the family found that the two are not closely related. The same study found that the short-legged ground roller is basal in the family.
The genus name is derived from the Ancient Greek brakhupteros for short-winged. The species name leptosomus is also of Greek origin, and is derived from leptos for delicate and sōma for body. The short-legged ground roller is endemic to Madagascar, where it is present in the northern part of the island through the eastern coast, to the southern end of the island.... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Short-legged 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 Short-legged Ground Roller in Ranomafana National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Short-legged Ground Roller sighting in Ranomafana National Park, based on 26 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Short-legged Ground Roller in Ranomafana National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Short-legged Ground Roller in Ranomafana National Park in our monthly data.