Atelornis
Atelornis is a small genus of birds in the ground-roller family Brachypteraciidae. The genus is endemic to Madagascar.
| Atelornis | |
|---|---|
| Pitta-like ground roller | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Coraciiformes |
| Family: | Brachypteraciidae |
| Genus: | Atelornis Pucheran, 1846 |
Species
There are two species:
| Common name | Scientific name and subspecies | Range | Size and ecology | IUCN status and estimated population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rufous-headed ground roller
|
Atelornis crossleyi Sharpe, 1875 |
Madagascar. | Size: Habitat: Diet: |
NT
|
| Pitta-like ground roller
|
Atelornis pittoides Lafresnaye, 1834 |
Madagascar. | Size: Habitat: Diet: |
LC
|
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