Atelornis
| Atelornis | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Pitta-like ground roller | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Coraciiformes |
| Family: | Brachypteraciidae |
| Genus: | Atelornis Pucheran, 1846 |
Atelornis is a small genus of birds in the ground-roller family Brachypteraciidae. The genus is endemic to Madagascar.
Species
There are two species:
| Image | Scientific name | Common Name | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atelornis crossleyi — Sharpe, 1875 | Rufous-headed ground roller | Madagascar. | |
| Atelornis pittoides — Lafresnaye, 1834 | Pitta-like ground roller | Madagascar. |
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