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The Indian Roller This bird is a magnificent flier, but in the rain, it looks a lot more miserable! <br /> <br /> It is also the state bird of Karnataka, where i live. 5D mkIII,Coracias benghalensis,Geotagged,India,Indian Roller,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

The Indian Roller

This bird is a magnificent flier, but in the rain, it looks a lot more miserable!

It is also the state bird of Karnataka, where i live.

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    JohnR
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    I have noticed that most of my favourite shots are in or around the monsoon... i love the strong colours! Posted 10 years ago
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    Ferdy Christant
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    Nice closeup, I was never able to get this close to this bird. Posted 10 years ago
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      JohnR
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      I was lucky, it perched on a branch in front of the hotel room i was staying in... :) Posted 10 years ago, modified 10 years ago

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The Indian Roller

The Indian Roller, also called the Blue Jay in former times is a member of the roller family of birds. They are found mainly in the Indian Subcontinent, but also in a wider arc stretching from Iraq to Thailand and are best known for the aerobatic displays of the male during the breeding season.

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Similar species: Kingfisher, Bee-eater, Rollers
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Uploaded Jan 31, 2015. Captured Aug 5, 2013 16:44 in Palichiyadukkam - -Kolambakal Road, Chemnad, Kerala 671317, India.
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  • Canon EOS 5D Mark III
  • f/6.3
  • 1/400s
  • ISO1600
  • 400mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.