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Indian Roller


Indian Roller
Photo Information
Copyright: Satya Mishra (kunusatyabbsr) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 12 W: 2 N: 95] (432)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-09-05
Categories: Birds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-09-18 0:31
Viewed: 659
Points: 12
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Indian Roller (Coracias benghalensis), was formerly locally called the Blue Jay, a misnomer. It is a member of the roller family of birds which breeds in tropical southern Asia from Iraq to Thailand. It is not migratory, but undertakes some seasonal movements.

The Indian Roller is a stocky bird, the size of a Jackdaw at 30-34cm. It has a warm brown back, lilac breast and face, and blue crown, wings, tail and belly. Sexes are similar, but the juvenile is a drabber version of the adult. The Southeast Asian race C. b. affinis has a green back and purple underparts.

Indian Roller is striking in its strong direct flight, with the brilliant blues of the wings contrasting with the brown back.

This is a common bird of warm open country with some trees. These rollers often perch prominently on trees, posts or overhead wires, like giant shrikes, whilst watching for the large insects, lizards and frogs that they eat. They will follow tractors for disturbed invertebrates, and dash into the smoke of a forest fire on a similar mission. They are fearless and will dive and roll at humans and other intruders.

The display of this bird is a lapwing-like display, with the twists and turns that give this species its English name. It nests in a lined hole in a tree or building, and lays about 3-5 eggs.

The call of Indian Roller is a harsh crow-like chack sound. Also makes a variety of other sounds including a metallic boink calls. Especially vociferous during the breeding season.

Indian roller has been given the status of state bird from Indian states of Karnataka, Orissa and Andhra Pradesh.
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Hi Satya,

Excellent shot of this Indian Roller, beautiful colours, surperb detail, well framed and composed, t.f.s

Cheers Rick :)

Indian Roller is a handsome bird and you have brought forth its beauty very effectively in this shot, Satya.
Your point of view gives us a very good impression of its rich plumage. With its head turned, the profile view it offers is just ideal. The eye is so very sharp I can see the catch-light in it.
The bokeh BG is perfectly suited to this great image.
Well done and TFS.
Ram

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  • Tabib Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 147 W: 5 N: 151] (720)
  • [2008-09-18 0:53]

Hello Satya!,

Nice catch, I like the bird colour.
Good composition and bird back posture.

regards,
/tabib/.

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1899 W: 36 N: 5579] (18518)
  • [2008-09-18 3:24]

HI Satya,
Wonderful shot of this beautiful bird and you know how much I love them. Very impressive sharpness and details and fabulous pose captured - looking over its shoulder. Superb handling of natural lighting and I like the bokeh. Excellent POV and composition. Thanks for sharing this fine image.
Sumon

hello satya,
so finally you have started using the 100-400 lens for shooting birds and i am pleased for that, this is a very fine bird shot,the image is sharp, the pose is lovely, the colors are beautiful, i liked the blurred bg and the way you have composed the shot, beautiful framing too,
well done,
tfs & regards
pankaj

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  • radz Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 603 W: 11 N: 616] (3404)
  • [2008-09-18 4:11]
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Nice pose and composition.
Good details.

Hi Satya Babu,
A nice capture of this beautiful roller bird. In Oriya Bhadabhadaria. My granpa used to tell this fella brings good luck when seen. So Best of Luck for anything you are upto. ;>.
Very well composed with sharp details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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