The lilac-breasted roller (Coracias caudatus) is an African bird of the roller family, Coraciidae. It is widely distributed in Southern and Eastern Africa, and is a vagrant to the southern Arabian Peninsula.[1] It prefers open woodland and savanna,

 

Here’s a detailed overview of the Lilac-breasted Roller:

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Lilac-breasted Roller (Coracias caudatus)

Taxonomy

• Kingdom: Animalia

• Phylum: Chordata

• Class: Aves

• Order: Coraciiformes

• Family: Coraciidae

• Genus: Coracias

• Species: Coracias caudatus

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Description

• Size: About 36–38 cm in length (including tail streamers)

• Plumage: Extremely colorful; signature features include:

  • Lilac breast

  • Turquoise belly

  • Greenish-blue head

  • Blue wings and tail with two elongated central tail feathers

• Beak: Strong, slightly hooked, ideal for catching insects and small prey

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Distribution & Habitat

• Range: Sub-Saharan Africa, from South Africa to Sudan

• Habitat:

  • Open savannahs

  • Wooded grasslands

  • Sometimes near human settlements, provided there are trees or perches

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Behavior

• Diet: Mainly insects, but will also eat small reptiles, amphibians, and rodents

• Hunting technique: Perches on trees or poles and swoops down to catch prey on the ground

• Breeding:

  • Nests in tree cavities or abandoned woodpecker holes

  • Lays 2–4 eggs per clutch

  • Both parents participate in feeding chicks

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Flight & Display

• Known for acrobatic flight displays, often twisting and rolling mid-air

• The “roller” name comes from these aerial rolls performed during courtship or territorial displays

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Conservation Status

• IUCN Status: Least Concern

• Populations are generally stable, but habitat destruction can be locally threatening

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Interesting Facts

• Often called “Africa’s most colorful bird” due to its vibrant plumage

• Frequently photographed and admired by birdwatchers and tourists

• Symbolism: Seen as a symbol of beauty, joy, and the wild African landscape

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