The Indian roller looks a lot like the lilac-breasted roller that occurs in Africa. The Indian roller, of course, occurs in India (as well as other parts of Asia and the Middle East). I saw this one in Bandhavgarh National Park while searching for tigers on my central India tour a few years back. Nikon D300 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/2000th of a second.
I bet the Indian roller thought you were there just for it. It would be devastated to know that you were actually there looking for a different animal.
What a sweet little guy! I am a birder, and did see the lilac breasted roller when we were in Africa–and he was just gorgeous too. This is a beautiful composition.
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The Indian roller looks a lot like the lilac-breasted roller that occurs in Africa. The Indian roller, of course, occurs in India (as well as other parts of Asia and the Middle East). I saw this one in Bandhavgarh National Park while searching for tigers on my central India tour a few years back. Nikon D300 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/2000th of a second.
Such a pretty colored bird
I agree. So many great birds out there.
I bet the Indian roller thought you were there just for it. It would be devastated to know that you were actually there looking for a different animal.
There’s a great Pixar movie script in there somewhere.
Is that thing a beauty!
No doubt Bob. So many great birds I come across in my travels.
The yellow muted background sets it off nicely.
Thanks Donna. Gives it that extra pop of color I agree.
The combination of colors is gorgeous.
Thanks Mary.
What a beautiful little bird that is!
Thanks Sue. I sometimes keep these little feathered subjects I meet along the way buried in my archives. Need to start letting them out.
What a sweet little guy! I am a birder, and did see the lilac breasted roller when we were in Africa–and he was just gorgeous too. This is a beautiful composition.