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Coracias caudatus
The male and female Lilac-breasted Roller have the same plumage and colours. They have 7 different colours on the body. Head is green, Eye is brown, Bill is black, Throat is lilac, Back is blue, Legs are green, White eye stripe.
The preferred habitats for Lilac-breasted Roller are: woodlands and arid areas including grasslands You will not see Lilac-breasted Roller in flocks. The bird prefers to act singly or in pairs.
Spotted on May 12, 2005
Submitted on Jan 2, 2013
6 Comments
Beautiful photo! I have a phot of a Lilac-breasted Roller too! :)
What a beautiful capture!! Nice spotting!!
oO my gosh! So beautiful!
What a beauty!
great colors!
Wonderful shot !