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Africa
Smoky Roller
Coracias naevius
About this species
The Smoky Roller is a striking member of the Coraciidae family found across Africa. It inhabits savanna environments and is currently listed as Vulnerable.
The Smoky Roller is part of the order Coraciiformes and the Coraciidae family. Its preferred habitat is savanna, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Vulnerable, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of Africa.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Coraciidae family and Coraciiformes order.