Where to see
Where to see the Short-legged Ground-roller in South Africa
The short-legged ground roller (Brachypteracias leptosomus) is a species of bird in the ground roller family Brachypteraciidae.
Brachypteracias leptosomus · Vulnerable
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When and where to find the Short-legged 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
Brachypteracias leptosomus
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Short-legged Ground-roller on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
When is the best time to see the Short-legged Ground-roller?
Sightings of the Short-legged Ground-roller peak from Sep to Dec, based on 77 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.
What is the conservation status of the Short-legged Ground-roller?
The Short-legged Ground-roller (Brachypteracias leptosomus) is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Short-legged Ground-roller?
The short-legged ground roller (Brachypteracias leptosomus) is a species of bird in the ground roller family Brachypteraciidae. It is the only living species in the genus Brachypteracias and is endemic to Madagascar. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Where to stay for a chance to see the Short-legged Ground-roller
Every stay on the Short-legged 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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