About the Scaly Ground Roller
The scaly ground roller is a species of bird in a monotypic genus in the near-passerine family Brachypteraciidae. It is endemic to eastern Madagascar. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. The scaly ground roller is found at elevations below 1,000 meters (3,300 ft), and one of the few birds of Madagascar to reside in lowland rainforest.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in November · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Rufous-headed Ground RollerAtelornis crossleyiThe sexes are similar in this distinctively-coloured bird about 25 cm (10 in) long.
Short-legged Ground RollerBrachypteracias leptosomusThe short-legged ground roller has a large head and bill, and a puffy throat.
Long-tailed Ground RollerUratelornis chimaeraThe long-tailed ground roller's silhouette is highly distinctive due to its long tail and plump silhouette.
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