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Roller crazy This time in the forest, there were rollers everywhere. It felt like every other tree had one on! Very strange. I would not normally shoot it, but i like to make record shots! :) Coracias benghalensis,Geotagged,India,Indian Roller,John Rowell,Kabini,Wildlife,Winter,adhocphotographer,redearth Click/tap to enlarge

Roller crazy

This time in the forest, there were rollers everywhere. It felt like every other tree had one on! Very strange. I would not normally shoot it, but i like to make record shots! :)

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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
Species identified by JohnR
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Uploaded Feb 23, 2015. Captured Feb 20, 2015 16:06 in State Highway 33, Nuralakuppe, Karnataka 571114, India.
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  • Canon EOS 5D Mark III
  • f/4.0
  • 1/4000s
  • ISO800
  • 500mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.