Retrospective note about breeding of the Roller near Sumy. - N.P. Knysh. - Berkut. 16 (2). 2007. - P. 280-281.
Data about breeding of a pair of Rollers near the city of Sumy (NE Ukraine) in 1972–1974 are presented. Birds nested in a loess steep. The hole and eggs are described. Two full clutches had 5 eggs. Measurements of eggs (n = 10): 33,2–35,3 x 27,1–29,0 (mean – 34,44 ± 0,22 x 28,13 ± 0,16) mm. [Russian].
Key words: Roller, Coracias garrulus, breeding, phenology, egg.
Address: N.P. Knysh, Sumy Pedagogical University, Dep. of Zoology, Romenska str. 87, 40002 Sumy, Ukraine.