One of the most common birds of South Africa and also one of the most pretty
Lilac Breasted Roller again…
Tag: Lilac-breasted Roller
Rollers rolling
Rollers get their name from their impressive courtship flight, a fast, shallow dive from considerable elevation with a rolling or fast rocking motion, accompanied by loud raucous calls. Have been lucky enough to see this display many times in Indian rollers but could never capture it. This picture of Lilac-breasted rollers we were particularly lucky to get 2 pairs indulging in courtship display…