The Lilac breasted Roller by danob
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Description
The Lilac-breasted Roller, Coracias caudatus, is a member of the roller family of birds. So called due to the rolling flight aerobatics.
They are Related to Kingfishers and Bee-Eaters, which with those spectacular colours is no surprise!
It is widely distributed in sub-Saharan Africa and the southern Arabian Peninsula, preferring open woodland and savanna; it is largely absent from treeless places. And as a result of deforestation is endangered,
Usually found alone or in pairs, it perches conspicuously at the tops of trees, poles or other high vantage points from where it can spot insects, lizards, scorpions, snails, frogs, small birds and rodents moving about at ground level.
Nesting takes place in a natural hole in a tree where a clutch of 2 to 4 eggs is laid, and incubated by both parents, who are extremely aggressive in defence of their nest, taking on raptors and other birds
Comments (61)
KarmaSong
Wonderful clarity, colours and details in this superb bird portrait.Excellent photography, Danny...as always!:-)
adrie
Wow what is this a gorgeous photoshot of a very beautiful bird, excellent capture my friend....love it.
lyron
Beautiful colors. Excellent shot!!!
chudo121
A very beautifully colored bird. I do see the Kingfisher in his blood :D Wonderful capture (;
Fred255
Cool, looks like a right "Rock n Roller"
flora-crassella
what a wonderful bird! Fantastic photo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
whaleman
Very pretty bird!
timtripp
incredible photo... this bird looks painted!
mss
Beautiful bird and photo and information!
marcopolinski
what a splendid creature and magnificent capture ... just amazing!!
carlx
What a fantastic colors and bird, my friend!!! Outstanding capture!!!
decie
great looking bird, I taught it was a Kingfisher that got lost in a paint shop. excellent capture, Bird man Dan.
jeroni
Excellent capture and perfect realisation
BorisB
What a beauty, wonderful capture!!
bmac62
Beautiful bird and photo. This is a new one for me.
Meisiekind
Oh Danny - my favourite bird. They are found widely in South Africa and neighbouring countries and I have seen many of them this past holiday in Namibia. This is the best image I have ever seen of one! A firm fav!!!! :)
magnus073
He really is beautiful Danny and I can't get over all the vibrant colours
BibbyBear
Beautiful colours Danny, and wonderfully captured as always. Hugs Chrissy xx
MirageBay
Gorgeous bird with such lovely plumage!
evensteven
Great shot! What a beautiful bird!
durleybeachbum
What an astonishing creature! Thankyou for this beautiful photo!
schonee
WOW How Beautful! What a super shot!
morningglory
What a gorgeous bird. Nice shot of this beauty.
romanceworks
What an exquisite bird. The colors are just amazing and such a wonderful shot. Love this. CC
bpclarke
What a gorgeous creature! Splendid capture.
stick
What a colorful bird. Great shot.
ascrazy
beautiful bird, superb colour and shot:-)
Brog28
Great picture
3x3
awesome shot and the colors are wonderfull daniel x f!
kansas
OMG! What a beautiful bird. Very interesting info. Thanks for sharing.