It is a bushy roller with distinct white eyebrows, and pale purple-cinnamon plumage, dappled with white streaks. Its blue wings and tail are conspicuous when it performs its rolling gymnastic flight displays. Often seen singly or in pairs, these birds thrive in open savannas, such as drier woodlands and thornveld. While it … Read more
It is a migratory bird, summering in Europe and wintering in Africa. Striking and conspicuous with its light blue plumage, coppery back, and crow-resembling bill. Frequents open to semi-open countries, with sparse trees and woods. Often observed solitarily or a part of small flocks, feeding on larger insects or perching on wires, … Read more
The Lilac-breasted Roller, also known as Coracias caudatus, is an African bird categorized under the family Coraciidae or Roller Bird family. Bird species from the Roller Bird family are known for their unique ability to perform aerial acrobatics during flight, consisting of side-to-side rolling motions and quick, shallow dives from high altitudes. … Read more