Indian roller — size comparison

The Indian roller uses fields, savannas, forest margins and settlements in southern Asia. From an exposed branch or wire it drops to catch insects, lizards, fro

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Length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaReference values · details in the profiles

Indian roller

Coracias benghalensis

ok. 26,5 cmDorosły ptak
total length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaMeasurement: side

Mass
approx. 140–170 gDorosłe osobniki
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Boy: approx. 115 cm
Total lengthScale in cm
0102030
Indian rollerTotal lengthapprox. 26.5 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Boy: approx. 115 cm
Indian roller — size comparison — facts and sources

The Indian roller uses fields, savannas, forest margins and settlements in southern Asia. From an exposed branch or wire it drops to catch insects, lizards, frogs and small rodents on the ground.

Males perform acrobatic courtship flights. Breeding uses sheltered chambers including tree hollows.

Measurement sources