Lilac-breasted Roller by danob
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Description
One of the interesting facts about these colourful birds is that the colour can vary according to the weather brighter in the sunshine, and duller when in the shade.. And the name comes from the rolling flight display.
Lilac-breasted Roller has large head with washed green crown. Neck is short; chin is whitish, contrasting with bright lilac breast. Face is pale pinkish-orange. It has brown back and scapulars, but outer web of flight feathers are violet, as the rump. Primary bases and coverts are pale greenish blue. Underparts are greenish blue. Narrow tail is medium sized, but outer feathers are elongated and blackish.
Black bill is strong and hooked tipped. Eyes are brown. Short tail and small feet are greenish yellow.
They remind me of a kingfisher and behave in a similar way when hunting except insects rather than fish being the prey.. They are quite partial to meal worms as this image shows, and took this from my hand and then posed for me..
Thanks for looking and any comments
Comments (58)
wow never seen anhything like this. very good shot
Stunning Creature, Outstanding Capture. Love the composure within the setting, Excellent Work!!
What an amazing bird. So very colorful, and perfectly captured.
Wow.. Most colorful bird I've seen. Beautiful. Aloha
What a colorful bird.Brilliant capture.
Gorgeous bird and lovely pic!
It makes imagination and innovation seem slight.
WOW what a colorful bird, where did you photograph this beauty? Great shot!
Amazing capture!
Incredible bird, have a great beuaty....!!!! Fantastic shot very opportune.....!!!!
Nice bird and picture erland
OMG such wonderfull colors... an outstanding shot Danny!
amazing capture!
Bravo!! Excellent knowledge u got there!! nice to know that people still love nature!! :D GREAT PCIK!
Wow - what awesome colors and such a superb shot. CC
a excellent shot of a wonderful colored bird! Perfect shot und amazing presentation!
Fantastic image! 5+!
Awesome shot Danny, I'm guessing that this is from Bird World where you went with David last week, I will have to check and see if we have one in our neck of the woods. Fantastic detail in this one, and to get them feeding out of your hand must be a magical feeling. Is it possible that this bird has had a 'hair cut?' The reason I ask is the feathers around the throat look to have stub ends as though somebody has cut them? I have never noticed anything quite like this before. Thanks for sharing. Bravo!!!!!
Elegant indeed! A wonderful photograph!
A fabulous portrait of this so wonderful and proud looking bird!!!
You sure do know your birds. I've never seen anything quite like this before. Beautiful!
This is an excellent image, filled with wonderful information as well. Beautifully captured! I love the colors and the little worm in this critter's mouth. Fantastic work. I need to catch up and browse your gallery, I see some intriguing and beautiful thumbnails and I'm quite looking forward to seeing more and exploring!
A great image Danny. Great detail in the feathers and color and a very interesting narrative. Thanks for sharing, Sig...
Its feathers are beautiful. The composition is great. As usual, your description is very informative. My critique would be to use a smaller aperture with a higher ISO and get the eye in focus.
Excellent capture.You are fortunate to photograph such a beauty.
Les couleurs sont magnifiques!!!!!
He almost looks like a Kookaburra, are they related perhaps, marvellous photo
How amazing this bird's feathers are! Wonderful capture and interesting commentary.