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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
| − | + | Dull coloured bird. | |
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| + | ==Distribution== | ||
| + | Sub Saharan [[Africa]]. | ||
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| + | ==Taxonomy== | ||
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| + | ==Habitat== | ||
| + | Dry thornveld. | ||
| + | ==Behaviour== | ||
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| + | The diet includes insects, spiders, scorpions and small lizards. | ||
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| + | It builds nests in trees or old woodpecker holes. 3 white eggs are laid and the young are fed by both parents. | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
*[http://www.birdforum.net/pp_gallery/showgallery.php?si=Coracias+naevia&x=6&y=9&perpage=12&sort=1&cat=all&ppuser=&friendemail=email%40yourfriend.com&password= View more images of Rufous-crowned Roller in the gallery] | *[http://www.birdforum.net/pp_gallery/showgallery.php?si=Coracias+naevia&x=6&y=9&perpage=12&sort=1&cat=all&ppuser=&friendemail=email%40yourfriend.com&password= View more images of Rufous-crowned Roller in the gallery] | ||
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Revision as of 14:36, 21 February 2008
- Coracias naevia
Identification
Dull coloured bird.
Distribution
Sub Saharan Africa.
Taxonomy
Habitat
Dry thornveld.
Behaviour
The diet includes insects, spiders, scorpions and small lizards.
It builds nests in trees or old woodpecker holes. 3 white eggs are laid and the young are fed by both parents.
