Purple Roller
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    Purple Roller

    Coracias naevius

    Iconic Birds
    Least Concern

    The purple roller, or rufous-crowned roller, is a medium-sized bird widespread in sub-Saharan Africa. Compared with other rollers its colours are rather dull and its voice harsh and grating.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Purple Roller. Sightings recorded in 135 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    East Africa
    Mago National ParkSouth Omo & Southwest Lowlands, Ethiopia
    Rare
    Murulle Controlled Hunting AreaSouth Omo & Southwest Lowlands, Ethiopia
    Rare
    Amboseli National ParkTsavo & Amboseli Ecosystem, Kenya
    Rare
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