GOBIERNO DE ARAGON UE FEADER REDR

European Roller

BIRDING ARAGÓN

European Roller

Coracias garrulus
ES: Carraca europea

Description

L 28-21cm W: 66-73cm.

Robust-looking bird with a strong beak. The plumage ranges from the blue-green on the head to indigo in the central feathers of the tail or rump. In contrast, the back exhibits a reddish-brown tone. The design of both sexes is similar and becomes more conspicuous during the breeding season. It feeds on insects and small vertebrates. It breeds in holes both in trees and rocks. Long-distance migrants.

Carraca europea Coracias garrulus European Roller
  • Observation difficulty: Medium
  • Status: Summer.
  • Optimal Season:Apr-Sep
  • Conservation Status: Protected species
  • Hábitat: Steppe

 

Special interest

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ROUTES

PROVINCES

Huesca. Zaragoza.

REGIONS

Monegros; Bajo Cinca; Bajo Aragón; Caspe

Special Protected Areas (SPA)

ESTEPAS DE MONEGRILLO Y PINA. EL BASAL, LAS MENORCAS Y LLANOS DE CARDIEL. LAGUNA DE SARIÑENA Y BALSA DE LA ESTACIÓN. EMBALSE DEL PAS Y SANTA RITA. MATARRAÑA – AIGUABARREIX. DESFILADEROS DEL RÍO MARTÍN