Thursday, 3 March 2011

ANIMAL OF THE DAY: Lilac breasted roller (Coracias caudatus)


Found in the grassland and open woods of Eastern and Southern Africa, lilac breasted rollers get their name from their courtship displays- a fast, shallow dive from high elevation with a rolling or rocking motion. They nest in natural tree holes and eat ins...ects and small amphibians. They are a 'least concern' species.
 
 

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