birdWatch

kenyaView

◀kenyaView_Kenya_Birds_Hornbills.htmlshapeimage_1_link_0
kenyaView_Lodge_Kenya_Animal_Birds_Safari.htmlshapeimage_2_link_0
◀kenyaView_Kenya_Birds_Little_Bee-eater.htmlshapeimage_3_link_0
 

Lilac-breasted Roller

Coraciidae: Coracias caudatus

The name 'roller' refers to the flight pattern of the male at mating time. The Lilac-breasted Roller is about  35cm in length, and hunts from a perch for insects, lizards, smaller birds and other small animals at ground level.

This colourful bird was extremely common in the Maasai Mara, and was also seen at Nakuru.

Kenya Bird Index