
The purple roller, also called the rufous-crowned roller, is found over sub-Saharan Africa to as far south as Namibia and the Transvaal. Compared with other rollers its colours are rather dull and its voice rather harsh and grating.
Similar species: Kingfisher, Bee-eater, Rollers

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Uploaded Jan 21, 2014. Captured Oct 7, 2013 16:00 in Unnamed Road, Kruger National Park, South Africa.