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Coracias benghalensis
A very beautiful bird...it is my first roller photo! These birds are usually seen perched on prominent bare trees or wires. They descend to the ground to capture their prey which may include insects, arachnids,small reptiles and small snakes and amphibians. Fires attract them and they will also follow tractors for disturbed invertebrates.
Spotted on Mar 11, 2015
Submitted on Mar 11, 2015
6 Comments
Thanks Leuba...
I agree Ashutosh-it is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Yes, Sukanya they are quite common in specific suburban areas!
And thank you armadeus and james!
Superb Ashutosh!
Congratulations on your first Roller photo Ashutosh! Beautifully captured. Thank you for sharing :)
Nicely caught. We saw lots of these birds in Gujarat; not so common in Delhi or Kolkata though.