Ground-rollers (Brachypteraciidae)

Short-legged Ground-roller (Brachypteracias leptosomus) - HBW 6, p. 386

French: Brachyptérolle leptosome German: Bindenerdracke Spanish: Carraca-terrestre Paticorta
Other common names: Short-legged Pitta-roller

Taxonomy: Colaris leptosomus Lesson, 1833, Madagascar.
Monotypic.

Distribution: E half of Madagascar, from Tsaratanana Strict Nature Reserve in N to Andohahela National Park in S.