The Pitta-like Ground-roller is a beautiful member of the small family - Brachypteraciidae. It lives in Madagascar. It is a close relative of the Rollers but has longer legs and spends most of its time on the ground hunting.
Classification:
Order: Coraciiformes
Family: Brachypteraciidae
Genus: Atelornis
Species: A. pittoides
Photos:
Madagascar 2007 - 1847
Photo courtesy of markren
Pitta-like Ground-roller (Atelornis pittoides) @ Zurich Zoo
Photo courtesy of wolfieman
