About the Racket-tailed Roller
The Racket-tailed Roller (Coracias spatulatus) 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 ratrol2 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 spatulatus |
| Species Codes | ratrol2, RTRO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Racket-tailed Roller belong to?
The Racket-tailed Roller (Coracias spatulatus) belongs to the Rollers family (Coraciidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Racket-tailed Roller?
The Racket-tailed 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 Racket-tailed Roller sighting?
You can log sightings of Racket-tailed Roller on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ratrol2, or on iNaturalist.