Birds of Sri Lanka #1 : Roller and the Grasshopper

Birds of Sri Lanka #1 : Roller and the Grasshopper

We were driving along in the Yala Wildlife Sanctuary when we spotted an Indian Roller right in the middle of one of the safari tracks. It is common to catch this bird in the middle of the track as they keep searching for insects to feed on. However, as you get closer ...
Indian Roller in Nagarhole National Park

Indian Roller in Nagarhole National Park

The Indian Roller is a colourful cousin of the European Roller and its also the State bird of Karnataka, India. They are not actually migratory by nature but do make seasonal movements. For example, in the Nagarhole national park, these beautiful species are always...