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Which habitats do ground rollers occupy in Madagascar?
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Coraciiform
Yellow-billed hornbill (Tockus leucomelas).
Ground rollers, which belong to the order Coraciiformes, are found exclusively in Madagascar. Their habitat preferences are as follows:
- Deep Forest: Four of the five species occupy deep forest environments.1
- Desert: The long-tailed ground roller (Uratelornis chimaera) is restricted to a small desert region located in the southwestern part of the island.1
These birds are generally characterized by their terrestrial habits and are known for frequenting forested areas.2