Purple Roller taking off, Kruger National Park, South Africa.

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Purple Roller is endemic to Africa. They are widespread in South Africa, but generally sparse in all well-wooded dry habitats. The underwing is pale pink. Rather long-winged. The bill is black, legs and feet are olive-brown in colour. This roller has just taken off from its perch and showing splended wing span

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Size: 3600px × 2400px
Location: Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Photo credit: © David Cantrille / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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