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Indian Roller

Coracias benghalensis

1 Species ID Suggestions

NicoleB
NicoleB 12 years ago
Indian Roller
Coracias benghalensis Indian Roller - BirdForum Opus


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9 Comments

Wild Things
Wild Things 12 years ago

Thanks a lot Subhankar.

SubhankarChakraborty
SubhankarChakraborty 12 years ago

this is what India's natural life is.awesome pic.really incredible india

Wild Things
Wild Things 12 years ago

Added a pic of a Juvenile Indian Roller.

NicoleB
NicoleB 12 years ago

:)

Wild Things
Wild Things 12 years ago

Changed.

NicoleB
NicoleB 12 years ago

The colours seemed odd to me at first glance and then it clicked with you being in India :)

Wild Things
Wild Things 12 years ago

Thanks Nicole, even I was confused.

NicoleB
NicoleB 12 years ago

On second thought, could it be that this is an Indian Roller, considering your region (and the colouration):
http://www.birdforum.net/opus/Indian_Rol...

Here's a link to the European Roller for comparison (it has more blue and a browner back, I think):
http://www.birdforum.net/opus/European_R...

NicoleB
NicoleB 12 years ago

I love these guys!
It's always nice to see them!
Lovely shots!

Wild Things
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Wild Things

Gujarāt, India

Spotted on Feb 17, 2011
Submitted on Jul 17, 2011

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