Indian Roller
Coracias benghalensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderCoraciiformes (Rollers, Kingfishers, and Allies)
- FamilyCoraciidae (Rollers)
- GenusCoracias (Typical Rollers)
- SpeciesCoracias benghalensis (Indian Roller)
About the Indian Roller
The Indian roller (Coracias benghalensis) is a bird of the family Coraciidae. It is 30–34 cm (12–13 in) long with a wingspan of 65–74 cm (26–29 in) and weighs 166–176 g (5.9–6.2 oz). The face and throat are pinkish, the head and back are brown, with blue on the rump and contrasting light and dark blue on the wings and tail. The bright blue markings on the wing are prominent in flight. The sexes are similar in appearance. Two subspecies are recognised.
The Indian roller occurs widely from West Asia to the Indian subcontinent. Often found perched on roadside trees and wires, it is common in open grassland and scrub forest habitats, and has adapted well to human-modified landscapes. It mainly feeds on insects, especially beetles. The species is best known for the aerobatic displays of males during the breeding season. Adult males and females form pair bonds and raise the young together. The female lays 3–5 eggs in a cavity or crevice, which is lined with a thin mat of straw or feathers. The roller is the state bird of three Indian states. It is listed as a species of least concern on the IUCN Red List.
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Recent sightings of Indian Roller in Ranthambore 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 | Bandhavgarh National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 2 | Kanha National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 3 | Satpura National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 4 | Chitwan National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 5 | Wilpattu National Park | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | |
| 6 | Royal Bardia National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 7 | Nagarhole National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 8 | Keoladeo National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 9 | Bandipur National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 10 | Ranthambore National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 11 | Minneriya National Park | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | |
| 12 | Yala National Park | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | |
| 13 | Mudumalai National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 14 | Jim Corbett National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 15 | Royal Manas National Park | 🇧🇹 Bhutan | |
| 16 | Sundarbans National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 17 | Periyar National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 18 | Manas National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 19 | Sinharaja Forest Reserve | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | |
| 20 | Kaziranga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 21 | Eravikulam National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 22 | Gir National Park | 🇮🇳 India |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Indian Roller in Ranthambore National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Indian Roller sighting in Ranthambore National Park, based on 199 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Indian Roller in Ranthambore National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Indian Roller in Ranthambore National Park in our monthly data.