The Lilac-Breasted Roller (Coracias caudatus) is my favorite bird in Kenya. It is not rare, although it is typically found in trees and large shrubs so if the area you are in is treeless you probably won’t find one. It has an elegant profile and is a swift flyer, but the real beauty of this bird is its incredible palette of colors. It really is striking. Here are a couple of my favorite shots of the lilac-breasted roller. I will be on the lookout for it the next time I am on safari. Cheers, and thanks for looking!
Lilac-Breasted Roller, Coracias caudatus, Masai Mara, Kenya.
Image ID: 39640
Species: Lilac-Breasted Roller, Coracias caudatus
Location: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Lilac-Breasted Roller, Coracias caudatus, Mara North Conservancy, Kenya.
Image ID: 39675
Species: Lilac-Breasted Roller, Coracias caudatus
Location: Mara North Conservancy, Kenya
Lilac-Breasted Roller, Coracias caudatus, Greater Masai Mara, Kenya.
Image ID: 39718
Species: Lilac-Breasted Roller, Coracias caudatus
Location: Mara North Conservancy, Kenya
