Long-tailed Ground-roller (Uratelornis chimaera)

Family
Brachypteraciidae (Ground-rollers)

Size
47 cm

First Described (Guide)
Rothschild, 1895

Habitat
Semi-arid deciduous forest on a sandy substrate and of a low stature (4-6 m), and sparse coastal scrub. From sea-level - 80 m.

Range (Guide)

Madagascar (B) (NB).

South-western Madagascar, in area bounded by R Mangoky in north, R Fiherenana in southern and inland hills in east.

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Population
Estimated population is 9,500 - 32,700 (2010) and decreasing.

Status VU
Habitat destruction through slash-and-burn cultivation, logging are the main threats.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
Xeno-Canto Sound Files (more (5)...)

Long-tailed Ground Roller (Uratelornis chimaera) [XC162321]
by Peter Boesman from Parc Mosa, Ifaty, Toliara, Madagascar (call)

Long-tailed Ground Roller (Uratelornis chimaera) [XC419004]
by Phil Gregory from Spiny Forest, Mangily, Toliara, Madagascar (song)

Subspecies
No subspecies.

Similar Species
Separated from terrestrial couas Coua by blue-edged tail, pale greyish overall appearance and blackish collar.

References
See References.

Files:

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