| Cuckoo Roller Leptosomus discolor |
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Perinet (Analamazaotra), Madagascar The Cuckoo Roller is endemic to Madagascar and the Comoros Islands where it is found in a wide variety of habitats up to 2,000 metres. See the distribution map at Birdlife International. It is relatively difficult to see since it spends a lot of time sitting motionless often in the tree canopy. |
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Its taxonomy has caused a bit of debate over the years. Originally it was thought to be a cuckoo then a roller.
It is now normally placed in a family on its own the Leptosomidae. This is associated with the families of Rollers and Ground-rollers but
recent DNA studies now suggest that it is sister to a large group including Rollers and Trogons.
Its song is loud and distinctive. Local belief is that it heralds the end of rain. |
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