Lilac Breasted Roller
by Marcy Wielfaert
Title
Lilac Breasted Roller
Artist
Marcy Wielfaert
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
On a recent trip to Africa, I was thrilled to see so many exotic, colorful birds in addition to the amazing wildlife of this beautiful continent. Out of all the birds I saw, this colorful lilac breasted roller was my favorite. When I spotted the first one, I was thrilled because it was so different with its combination of unusual colors. Sitting at the very top of a tree in Kruger National Park, I was so happy that he remained in place long enough for me to get several shots. As I researched later, I learned that the roller family of birds is very common and plentiful in Africa. They feast on insects, lizards, and small rodents and generally can be found at the top of trees or poles looking on the ground for food. They nest in pairs in holes of trees and are fierce protectors of their territory. It was shots like this one that made me glad I hauled that cumbersome, heavy wildlife lens halfway around the world!
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May 18th, 2019
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Comments (14)
Nikolyn McDonald
What a very pretty bird - almost looks like a child painted it with all those bright colors splashed on the feathers. Congratulations on the recent sale, Marcy.
Morris Finkelstein
Stunning photograph of a Lilac-Breasted Roller from South Africa, with amazing colors and pose, Marcy! This bird is among the most colorful that I've seen from Africa! Congratulations on receiving a Weekly Wowie from William! F/L
William Tasker
Marcy, you won a WOWIE! This awesome image has been chosen as one of the William's Wows found in the discussions tab of the group, Wild Birds Of The World.
Marcy Wielfaert replied:
Just now seeing that I was neglectful in thanking you for the WOWIE...sorry! I'm somewhat overwhelmed lately.
William Tasker
Magnificent image, Marcy! I enjoyed seeing this fine image and with the naming of the species, it is now featured on the home page of Wild Birds Of The World - A Nature Photography Group. L/F
Marcy Wielfaert replied:
I could hardly believe the colors on this one! Thanks for the feature, William.
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