About the Purple-winged Roller
The Purple-winged Roller (Coracias temminckii) 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 puwrol1 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 temminckii |
| Species Codes | puwrol1, PWRO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Purple-winged Roller belong to?
The Purple-winged Roller (Coracias temminckii) belongs to the Rollers family (Coraciidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Purple-winged Roller?
The Purple-winged 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-winged Roller sighting?
You can log sightings of Purple-winged Roller on eBird (ebird.org) using species code puwrol1, or on iNaturalist.