Basic Information
Scientific classification
- Chinese name: Purple-winged Buddhist monk
- Scientific name: Coracias temminckii, Purple-winged Roller
- Classification: Climbing birds
- Classification and Genus: Order Coraciiformes, Family Coraciiformes, Genus Coraciiformes
Vital signs data
- Body length: Approximately 30 centimeters
- Weight: No verification information available.
- Lifespan: No verification data available.
Significant features
Indonesian endemic species
Distribution and Habitat
It is a climbing bird endemic to Indonesia, found only on Celebes Island, inhabiting the subtropical and tropical lowland humid forests of the island.
Appearance
The Purple-winged Buddha-Monk is about 30 centimeters long, with a black beak, bright blue above the eyebrows, dark brown back, dark purple-blue belly, greenish-blue wings, and dark purple wings. It is a relatively rare member of the Buddha-Monk family.
Detailed introduction
The scientific name of the Purple-winged Roller is Coracias temminckii, and its specific habits are unknown.
Due to habitat loss, this once relatively common species was listed as an endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in 2006 and is facing the danger of extinction.
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