About the Cuckoo-roller
The cuckoo-roller or courol is the only bird in the family Leptosomidae, which was previously often placed in the order Coraciiformes but is now placed in its own order Leptosomiformes. The cuckoo-roller is at the root of a group that contains the Trogoniformes, Bucerotiformes, Piciformes, and Coraciiformes. Despite its name, the cuckoo-roller does not share close evolutionary origins with cuckoos or rollers.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Leptosomiformes |
| Family | Cuckoo-roller (Leptosomidae) |
| Species | Leptosomus discolor |
| Species Codes | cuckoo1, CURO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cuckoo-roller belong to?
The Cuckoo-roller (Leptosomus discolor) belongs to the Cuckoo-roller family (Leptosomidae), in the order Leptosomiformes.
How can I identify the Cuckoo-roller?
The cuckoo-roller or courol is the only bird in the family Leptosomidae, which was previously often placed in the order Coraciiformes but is now placed in its own order Leptosomiformes. The cuckoo-roller is at the root of a group that contains the Trogoniformes, Bucerotiformes, Piciformes, and Corac...
Where can I report a Cuckoo-roller sighting?
You can log sightings of Cuckoo-roller on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cuckoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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