Indochinese Roller
Coracias affinis
Indochinese Roller (Coracias affinis) — Kingfishers & Rollers of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Indochinese Roller (Coracias affinis) is a member of the Coraciidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 157 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Coraciiformes
- Family Coraciidae Rollers
- Genus Coracias
- Species affinis
Where it lives
Northeastern India to south-central China, northern Malay Pen. and Indochina
Quick facts
- Weight
- 157 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Coraciidae
- Order
- Coraciiformes
- Habitat
- Urban & human-modified
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Indochinese Roller is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of farmland, parks and gardens, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Indochinese Roller is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Indochinese Roller (Coracias affinis) is a member of the Coraciidae family, within the order Coraciiformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR ne India to sc China, n Malay Pen. and Indochina.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 157 g, with a wing length of about 19 cm and a tail of around 12.7 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 2.4 million km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Indochinese Roller?
The Indochinese Roller is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 157 g.
Where does the Indochinese Roller live?
The Indochinese Roller is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR ne India to sc China, n Malay Pen. and Indochina, where it adapts readily to towns, parks and gardens.
What family does the Indochinese Roller belong to?
The Indochinese Roller (Coracias affinis) belongs to the Coraciidae family, in the order Coraciiformes.
What does the Indochinese Roller eat?
The Indochinese Roller is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Indochinese Roller migrate?
The Indochinese Roller is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
Is the Indochinese Roller endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Indochinese Roller make?
1 real field recording of the Indochinese Roller — including its flight call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Indochinese Roller's range?
The Indochinese Roller has a mapped global range of about 2.4 million km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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