Latin Etymology: Coracias (a bird name by Aristotle; possibly choughs) affinis (related or allied)
Adult Indochinese Roller (Coracias affinis) near Siem Reap, Cambodia - February 2019
Weight: 166-177g / Length: 30-34cm / Wingspan: 65-74cm
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Least Concern
My first ever typical species of the roller family, a family noted for their electric blue plumage. They are predators of small vertebrates and insects with a hunting style somewhat similar to shrikes. The Indochinese Roller is yet another species that is in the stage of split - it is still considered by some authorities to be part of the Indian Roller (Coracias benghalensis). The Indochinese, whether it be species or subspecies, has a distinctive indigo patch on it's throat, differentiating it from the nominate Indian.
Related Species:
Order: Coraciiformes
FAMILY: Coraciidae
GENUS: Coracias
SUBSPECIES: none - monotypic
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Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto
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