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Coraciidae · Resident
Lilac-breasted Roller
Coracias caudatus
Gewone Troupant
A compact, brightly coloured roller of open savanna. Adults show lilac on the throat and breast, turquoise underparts, and long outer tail streamers. Often sits in the open on a bare perch.
- Status
- Resident
- Size
- 36–38 cm. Length includes the tail streamers. Figures are approximate.
- Family
- Coraciidae
Photographs
Telling it apart
Chick and juvenile vs adult
| Mark | Juvenile | Adult |
|---|---|---|
| Throat | buff | lilac |
| Breast | buff | lilac |
| Tail shape | shorter streamers | long outer streamers |
Winter (non-breeding) vs summer (breeding) plumage
No visible difference
Male vs female
No visible difference
In flight, from above vs from below
From above. Turquoise wings and a brown back, with the tail streamers trailing.
From below. Turquoise underwings and belly, with the lilac breast.
Perched or walking, from the front, back and side
Front. Lilac throat and breast face the viewer.
Back. Brown back and turquoise rump, with the tail streamers behind.
Side. Lilac breast, turquoise belly, and long outer tail streamers.
Calls and songs, males vs females
No visible difference
The notes below are not separated by sex.
- Call A harsh rattle.
Population
Approximate estimate
Kruger has no formal bird census. Any figure here is approximate.
No numeric estimate yet.
Trend: Unknown.
to be researched
Sources
No sources cited yet.