About the Purple Roller
The Purple Roller (Coracias naevius) 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 rucrol2 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 naevius |
| Species Codes | rucrol2, PURO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Purple Roller belong to?
The Purple Roller (Coracias naevius) belongs to the Rollers family (Coraciidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Purple Roller?
The Purple 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 Purple Roller sighting?
You can log sightings of Purple Roller on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rucrol2, 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
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