Let The Good Birds Roll
We've recently added three new Birdorable birds from the roller family: the European Roller; the Lilac-breasted Roller; and the Blue-bellied Roller. There are twelve species of roller extant today. Rollers are... Read more »
Blue-bellied Roller
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About the Blue-bellied Roller
Blue-bellied Rollers are one of twelve species of roller found in the world. Blue-bellied Rollers live in western and central Africa, in a range that spans from Senegal to the Congo.
Like other roller species, the Blue-bellied Roller is colorful, with a dark brown-green back, cream-colored head, blue underparts and a bright blue tail.
Blue-bellied Rollers feed on small invertebrates, reptiles, and insects.
Find cute products & gifts with our Birdorable Blue-bellied Roller
Details & Statistics
Added to Birdorable
Hatched December 11, 2011
Scientific Name
Coracias cyanogaster
Bird Family
Measurements
Length:
15 inches
(38.1 cm)
Weight:
3.9 to 6.7 ounces
(110.6 to 189.9 grams)
International Names
Czech
mandelík modrobřichý
Danish
Hvidhovedet Ellekrage
Dutch
Blauwbuikscharrelaar
Finnish
vaaleasininärhi
French
Rollier à ventre bleu
German
Opalracke
Italian
Ghiandaia marina ventreblu
Japanese
アオハラニシブッポウソウ (aoharanishibuppousou)
Norwegian
Hvithoderåke
Polish
kraska plowoglowa
Russian
Синебрюхая сизоворонка
Spanish
Carraca Blanquiazul
Swedish
Gräddhuvad blåkråka
