Lilac-breasted Roller by danob

Photography • Creatures • posted on Feb 23, 2008

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Description

One of the interesting facts about these colourful birds is that the colour can vary according to the weather brighter in the sunshine, and duller when in the shade.. And the name comes from the rolling flight display. Lilac-breasted Roller has large head with washed green crown. Neck is short; chin is whitish, contrasting with bright lilac breast. Face is pale pinkish-orange. It has brown back and scapulars, but outer web of flight feathers are violet, as the rump. Primary bases and coverts are pale greenish blue. Underparts are greenish blue. Narrow tail is medium sized, but outer feathers are elongated and blackish. Black bill is strong and hooked tipped. Eyes are brown. Short tail and small feet are greenish yellow. They remind me of a kingfisher and behave in a similar way when hunting except insects rather than fish being the prey.. They are quite partial to meal worms as this image shows, and took this from my hand and then posed for me.. Thanks for looking and any comments

Comments (58)

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jocko500

11:07PM | Sat, 23 February 2008

wow never seen anhything like this. very good shot

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DaveDavis

11:29PM | Sat, 23 February 2008

Stunning Creature, Outstanding Capture. Love the composure within the setting, Excellent Work!!

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Cosine

1:06AM | Sun, 24 February 2008

What an amazing bird. So very colorful, and perfectly captured.

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sharky_

2:56AM | Sun, 24 February 2008

Wow.. Most colorful bird I've seen. Beautiful. Aloha

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ledwolorz

3:53AM | Sun, 24 February 2008

What a colorful bird.Brilliant capture.

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durleybeachbum

3:56AM | Sun, 24 February 2008

Gorgeous bird and lovely pic!

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tallpindo

5:32AM | Sun, 24 February 2008

It makes imagination and innovation seem slight.

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stick

7:05AM | Sun, 24 February 2008

WOW what a colorful bird, where did you photograph this beauty? Great shot!

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Aioros

7:39AM | Sun, 24 February 2008

Amazing capture!

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RodolfoCiminelli

8:09AM | Sun, 24 February 2008

Incredible bird, have a great beuaty....!!!! Fantastic shot very opportune.....!!!!

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erlandpil

8:22AM | Sun, 24 February 2008

Nice bird and picture erland

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Janiss

11:50AM | Sun, 24 February 2008

OMG such wonderfull colors... an outstanding shot Danny!

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Gise

12:18PM | Sun, 24 February 2008

amazing capture!

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dtgs

12:47PM | Sun, 24 February 2008

Bravo!! Excellent knowledge u got there!! nice to know that people still love nature!! :D GREAT PCIK!

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romanceworks

12:50PM | Sun, 24 February 2008

Wow - what awesome colors and such a superb shot. CC

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uk601

1:43PM | Sun, 24 February 2008

a excellent shot of a wonderful colored bird! Perfect shot und amazing presentation!

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Alex_Antonov

7:43AM | Mon, 25 February 2008

Fantastic image! 5+!

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JeffG7BRJ

9:48AM | Mon, 25 February 2008

Awesome shot Danny, I'm guessing that this is from Bird World where you went with David last week, I will have to check and see if we have one in our neck of the woods. Fantastic detail in this one, and to get them feeding out of your hand must be a magical feeling. Is it possible that this bird has had a 'hair cut?' The reason I ask is the feathers around the throat look to have stub ends as though somebody has cut them? I have never noticed anything quite like this before. Thanks for sharing. Bravo!!!!!

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e-brink

9:56PM | Mon, 25 February 2008

Elegant indeed! A wonderful photograph!

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Gor111

3:22AM | Tue, 26 February 2008

A fabulous portrait of this so wonderful and proud looking bird!!!

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tizjezzme

6:22AM | Tue, 26 February 2008

You sure do know your birds. I've never seen anything quite like this before. Beautiful!

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Chipka

12:31PM | Tue, 26 February 2008

This is an excellent image, filled with wonderful information as well. Beautifully captured! I love the colors and the little worm in this critter's mouth. Fantastic work. I need to catch up and browse your gallery, I see some intriguing and beautiful thumbnails and I'm quite looking forward to seeing more and exploring!

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junge1

2:51PM | Tue, 26 February 2008

A great image Danny. Great detail in the feathers and color and a very interesting narrative. Thanks for sharing, Sig...

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Radlafx

4:03PM | Tue, 26 February 2008

Its feathers are beautiful. The composition is great. As usual, your description is very informative. My critique would be to use a smaller aperture with a higher ISO and get the eye in focus.

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