About the European Roller
The European Roller (Coracias garrulus) is a species of bird in the Rollers family (Coraciidae), within the order Coraciiformes. This family contains 13 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code eurrol1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Rollers (Coraciidae) |
| Species | Coracias garrulus |
| Species Codes | eurrol1, EURO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the European Roller belong to?
The European Roller (Coracias garrulus) belongs to the Rollers family (Coraciidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the European Roller?
The European Roller is a member of the Rollers family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a European Roller sighting?
You can log sightings of European Roller on eBird (ebird.org) using species code eurrol1, or on iNaturalist.