The Lilac-breasted Roller

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The Lilac-breasted Roller
Photo Information
Copyright: Lenka Gondova (lgfoto) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 256 W: 15 N: 277] (1428)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-02-19
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon 40D, Canon 70-200 F4 L USM IS
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/6400 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: Tanzania 2008
Date Submitted: 2008-03-04 12:05
Viewed: 372
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Lilac-breasted Roller, Coracias caudata, is a member of the roller family of birds. It is widely distributed in sub-Saharan Africa and the southern Arabian Peninsula, preferring open woodland and savanna; it is largely absent from treeless places. Usually found alone or in pairs, it perches conspicuously at the tops of trees, poles or other high vantage points from where it can spot insects, lizards, scorpions, snails, frogs, small birds and rodents moving about at ground level. Nesting takes place in a natural hole in a tree where a clutch of 2–4 eggs is laid, and incubated by both parents, who are extremely aggressive in defence of their nest, taking on raptors and other birds. During the breeding season the male will rise to great heights, descending in swoops and dives, while uttering harsh, discordant cries. The sexes are alike in colouration.

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1864 W: 2 N: 4738] (18250)
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Hi Lenka. You have captured such a colourful bird . with good detail and colours. A nice POV from below. so many different colours in the feathers. well done TFS. good notes too,
Nick..

Hi Lenka, this is one I haven't seen before. Very good focus to give us great sharp detail and colour on this bird. His choice of perch is a unique one, but provides excellent visibility for your shot.

Thanks,John

Hi Lenka

Great close up shot of the roller on this very spiny acacia.
Well composed with great sharpness. Beautiful bird.

Chris

Lenka,

A good POV displayed in your pic. It is well composed with a clear BG, detail and clarity.

TFS,
Sheriff

Hello Lenka. You are so talented with birds. Excellent sharpness and vivid details here. This thorny branch adds perspective to this wonderful image. Regards. Jusni

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