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Least ConcernPurple Roller
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- Coracias naevius
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- rolieiro-de-sobrancelha-branca
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- C. naevius
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The name "purple roller" can also refer to the azure dollarbird (Eurystomus azureus) of Indonesia.
The purple roller (Coracias naevius), or rufous-crowned roller, is a medium-sized bird widespread in sub-Saharan Africa. Compared with other rollers its colours are rather dull and its voice harsh and grating.
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