About the Lilac-breasted Roller
The Lilac-breasted Roller (Coracias caudatus) 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 librol2 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 caudatus |
| Species Codes | librol2, LBRO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Lilac-breasted Roller belong to?
The Lilac-breasted Roller (Coracias caudatus) belongs to the Rollers family (Coraciidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Lilac-breasted Roller?
The Lilac-breasted 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 Lilac-breasted Roller sighting?
You can log sightings of Lilac-breasted Roller on eBird (ebird.org) using species code librol2, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Rollers 13 species
More Birds in Order Coraciiformes
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Quick Stats
Coraciiformes
Order
13
Species in Family
8,788
iNat Observations
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