Lilac Breasted Roller by danob

Photography • Creatures • posted on May 21, 2007

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Description

The Rollers are an Old World family of near passerine birds. This is One of the eleven species. And in my view perhaps the most lovely. They resemble crows in size and build, but are more closely related to the kingfishers and bee-eaters. They share the colourful appearance of those groups, blues and browns predominating. The two inner front toes are connected, but not the outer one. These are insect eaters, usually catching their prey in the air. They often perch prominently whilst hunting, like giant shrikes. And are known to sit in wait to catch escaping prey from bush fires. The group gets its name from the aerial acrobatics some of these birds perform. Rolling in flight, and mating on the wing!! These are birds of warm climates. From much of African continent. They nest in an unlined tree-hole, and lay 2-4 eggs. Thanks for taking time to view and any comments you care to make..

Comments (73)

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SoulSearcherr

1:53PM | Mon, 21 May 2007

incredibleeeeeeee..S

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iaacf

1:55PM | Mon, 21 May 2007

A very beautiful image which inspires me to post a bird image myself..

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UOja

1:56PM | Mon, 21 May 2007

How beautiful bird, wonderful colors. Very lovely.

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Margana

1:59PM | Mon, 21 May 2007

I've never seen such a thing. Those colors are wonderful. Thank you for sharing all these magnificent bird pics of yours, with us. Beautiful, as always. -M :^)

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GiMi53

2:07PM | Mon, 21 May 2007

National Geographic quality ! Excellentissime photo, Danny + thanks for the interesting explanation !

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Hendesse

2:11PM | Mon, 21 May 2007

What a beautiful and colorful bird. I've never seen this kind of passerine birds before. Excellent capture and thank you very much for the informations!!

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Lledeline

2:16PM | Mon, 21 May 2007

Awesome colors ! thanks for sharing and explanations.

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dragonmuse

2:16PM | Mon, 21 May 2007

Beautiful creature.. and very nicely presented.

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Onslow

2:24PM | Mon, 21 May 2007

What a beautiful bird - excellent image and write up :)

BibbyBear

2:32PM | Mon, 21 May 2007

Absolutely stunning!! I've never seen anything like this before, not in any book or documentary. Of course, you've captured the details perfectly, the colours and lighting superb and the DOF is perfect to allow full view of this pretty bird. Informative narrative which in itself deserves 5*. xx

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kurtsart

2:34PM | Mon, 21 May 2007

Wonderful colors and details on this Danny. Kudos on another perfect capture!

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Janiss

2:38PM | Mon, 21 May 2007

Splendid colors.... an amazing capture my friend!

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ArtModels

2:42PM | Mon, 21 May 2007

Beautiful capture here as always Danny:o)

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LudyMelltSekher

2:55PM | Mon, 21 May 2007

{@}>---Hello my dear friend, Absolutely fantastic!!!!Wonderful Phtography an excellent composition as usual, Congratulations! A million stars from me!!! All you artwork is Very Beautiful!! It is a real pleasure to visit your gallery Have a wonderful Monday. (Thank you so much for your encouraging comments) Hug and kiss in Your heart. Luminous blesing. Ludy@>--->---

BorisB

3:31PM | Mon, 21 May 2007

Wow, what a gorgeous little fellow, really wonderful! Excellent presented!!

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Orchidman

3:41PM | Mon, 21 May 2007

What a fabulous bird! I have never seen one before. Excellent photo as well. Thanks for showing us.

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Fred255

3:42PM | Mon, 21 May 2007

Hey there are punks in the bird world, cool hair dye!!!! Cute little fellow!

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gunsan

4:09PM | Mon, 21 May 2007

So sweet, I have never seen such a beauty before.

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romanceworks

4:20PM | Mon, 21 May 2007

My goodness, what a colorful bird and great shot. Like gunsan, and others, I have never seen this species before - it looks like it has been painted the colors are so amazing. CC

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Ionel

4:23PM | Mon, 21 May 2007

Splendid capture! Very interesting and beautiful bird! :) The toy was the camera; the good lenses will come next year! :(

MedTran39

4:26PM | Mon, 21 May 2007

Absolutely beautiful bird! Great shot!

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rainbows

4:38PM | Mon, 21 May 2007

A sublime capture, Danny. Such a beautiful bird!! I have never seen its like. I want one :-) only kiddin'. Hugs. Di.

wingnut55

4:38PM | Mon, 21 May 2007

really nice and sharp, all the colours are showing up beautifully.

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dorothylee

4:58PM | Mon, 21 May 2007

What a beautiful and colorful bird. Brds are one of the most difficult subjects to photograph and you did an outstanding job here as always. Beautiful!

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