Cuckoo-roller
Leptosomus discolor
Least ConcernAves · Leptosomiformes · Leptosomidae
About
The cuckoo-roller or courol is the only bird in the family Leptosomidae, which was previously often placed in the order Coraciiformes but is now placed in its own order Leptosomiformes. The cuckoo-roller is at the root of a group that contains the Trogoniformes, Bucerotiformes, Piciformes, and Coraciiformes. Despite its name, the cuckoo-roller does not share close evolutionary origins with cuckoos or rollers.
Fun Fact
The cuckoo-roller has a total length of 40–50 cm (16–20 in); the nominate subspecies is the largest, and L.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Inhabit forest, including rainforest, litoral forest, deciduous forest, spiny bush-forest, and tree plantations.
Diet
Diet of the cuckoo-roller is not well known, but a 1931 expedition found that chameleons and insects, particularly locusts and caterpillars, are important food items.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance