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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.

Is my recording stored?

No. Your audio is used to identify the bird in the moment and isn't saved to our servers. The birds you confirm are kept as cards in your own field journal; the recordings themselves are not.

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Birdsong field guide

Indian Roller

Coracias benghalensis

A stocky, medium-sized bird renowned for its brilliant turquoise plumage and dramatic aerial acrobatics during the breeding season.

What it sounds like

A harsh, grating 'chack-chack' or repetitive, raspy crow-like screams.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Dipendra Maharshi · IndiaCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

Performs spectacular 'rolling' flight displays involving steep dives and rapid rolls to attract mates.
The brilliant blue of its wings is produced by structural coloration rather than pigment, appearing dull brown when perched.
Maintains a carnivorous diet, frequently hunting large insects, scorpions, and small reptiles from elevated perches.
Nests primarily in pre-existing tree cavities or holes in buildings, typically using very little nesting material.
Holds significant cultural status as the state bird for several Indian states and is traditionally associated with Lord Shiva.

Habitat

Open grasslands, agricultural fields, scrub forests, and urban parks with scattered trees.

Range

The Indian subcontinent, extending from eastern Iraq and Iran through to Indochina.

Similar & commonly confused birds

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

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