Where to see
Where to see the Pitta-like Ground-roller in South Africa
The pitta-like ground roller (Atelornis pittoides) is a species of bird in the Brachypteraciidae family.
Atelornis pittoides · Least Concern
Planning a trip
When and where to find the Pitta-like Ground-roller
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
IUCN Red List
Least Concern
Species
Atelornis pittoides
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Pitta-like Ground-roller on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
When is the best time to see the Pitta-like Ground-roller?
Sightings of the Pitta-like Ground-roller peak from Sep to Dec, based on 141 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.
What is the conservation status of the Pitta-like Ground-roller?
The Pitta-like Ground-roller (Atelornis pittoides) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Pitta-like Ground-roller?
The pitta-like ground roller (Atelornis pittoides) is a species of bird in the Brachypteraciidae family. It is endemic to Madagascar.
Stays that give back
Where to stay for a chance to see the Pitta-like Ground-roller
Every stay on the Pitta-like Ground-roller page lists the species its host has recorded on or near the property. A record is a sighting, never a promise.
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