The Lilac-breasted Roller is a common and widespread bird of wooded savanna and bushveld. They are confident resident birds that perch in the open.
The Lilac-breasted Roller is a common and widespread bird of wooded savanna and bushveld. They are confident resident birds that perch on prominant branches to pounce on invertebrate prey with a dazzling splash of azure blue.
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Location: Katavi National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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