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Lilac Breasted Roller

Coracias caudatus

Description:

In my opinion, they are one of the most beautiful birds in the world. They are different shades of blue, pink, and purple with a dark bill and an eye stripe.

Habitat:

It is widely distributed in sub-Saharan Africa.They prefer open woodland and savanna and it is largely absent from treeless places.

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3 Comments

Cody.conway
Cody.conway 11 years ago

This deserves more attention. beautiful find!

AshleyT
AshleyT 11 years ago

Thanks Noel! Added some info and a few new photos :)

Noel Buensuceso
Noel Buensuceso 11 years ago

Beautiful spot!

AshleyT
Spotted by
AshleyT

Limpopo, South Africa

Spotted on Jan 9, 2012
Submitted on Oct 12, 2012

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