Where to see
Where to see the Scaly Ground-roller in South Africa
The scaly ground roller (Geobiastes squamiger) is a species of bird in a monotypic genus in the near-passerine family Brachypteraciidae.
Geobiastes squamiger · Vulnerable
Planning a trip
When and where to find the Scaly 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
Vulnerable
Species
Geobiastes squamiger
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Scaly Ground-roller on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
When is the best time to see the Scaly Ground-roller?
Sightings of the Scaly Ground-roller peak from Oct to Nov, based on 72 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.
What is the conservation status of the Scaly Ground-roller?
The Scaly Ground-roller (Geobiastes squamiger) is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Scaly Ground-roller?
The scaly ground roller (Geobiastes squamiger) 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.
Stays that give back
Where to stay for a chance to see the Scaly Ground-roller
Every stay on the Scaly 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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