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Ground-rollers

Order: Coraciiformes

Family: Brachypteraciidae

5 species

HABITAT AND RANGE:

Madagascar; sometimes considered subfamily of Coraciidae;

DESCRIPTION:

26-47 cm; mottled plumage; moderate-length legs and wings; long, pointed tails;

FOOD:

BREEDING:

burrow-nesters; sexes similar; 3-4 eggs; nothing known of mating system or parental care.

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