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UC IUCN · LC · Least Concern Leptosomiformes Leptosomidae

Cuckoo-roller

Leptosomus discolor

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UCIOC 3242

Cuckoo-roller

Leptosomus discolor
LC
Leptosomiformes · Leptosomidae

Cuckoo-roller (Leptosomus discolor).

ATK124
DEF82

3163 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
40–50 cm
Body Mass
255 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 124

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 124).

DEF 82

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 82).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

A playable recording is not currently available for this species.

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Africa: Comoros and Madagascar Habitat: Forest & Woodland
3 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Leptosomus discolor gracilis

    montane Grande Comore (=Njazidja; nw Comoros)

  • Leptosomus discolor intermedius

    montane Anjouan (=Nzwani; ec Comoros)

  • Leptosomus discolor discolor

    Mohéli and Mayotte (wc, se Comoros) and Madagascar

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Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Leptosomus discolor

Which family does it belong to?

Cuckoo Roller (Leptosomidae)

Where is it found?

Africa: Comoros and Madagascar

Sources & credits

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