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It runs Google's Perch, a research-grade acoustic model covering nearly 15,000 species. When a call is ambiguous, we say so honestly and let you record a second clip to confirm, rather than guessing.

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Birdsong field guide

European Roller

Coracias garrulus

The European Roller is a vibrant, crow-sized bird known for its brilliant azure plumage and acrobatic courtship flights. It is the only member of the roller family to breed in Europe, acting as a flagship species for dry, open landscapes.

What it sounds like

A harsh, crow-like 'kack-kack' or a raspy, repetitive 'rak-rak-rak'.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Esperanza Poveda · SpainCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

Performs spectacular 'rolling' aerial displays during courtship, characterized by steep dives and rapid lateral twists.
Nestlings can expel a foul-smelling, bright orange liquid to deter predators and signal danger to their parents.
A long-distance migrant that travels from European breeding grounds to wintering sites in sub-Saharan Africa.
Primarily a sit-and-wait predator, hunting large insects, lizards, and small mammals from elevated perches.
Lacks the ability to excavate its own nests, relying instead on existing tree cavities, sandbanks, or nest boxes.

Habitat

Open countryside with scattered trees, steppes, orchards, and riverbanks with sandy cliffs.

Range

Breeds across Southern and Eastern Europe, North Africa, and Central Asia; winters in Southern Africa.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Abyssinian RollerCoracias abyssinicus Blue-bellied RollerCoracias cyanogaster Indian RollerCoracias benghalensis Indochinese RollerCoracias affinis Lilac-breasted RollerCoracias caudatus Purple RollerCoracias naevius Purple RollerCoracias naevius Purple-winged RollerCoracias temminckii

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