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Close-up of Indian Roller showing vibrant blue and brown feathers

Indian Roller: A Colorful Bird of the Indian Subcontinent

Coracias benghalensis

Description: The Indian roller (Coracias benghalensis) is a vibrant, medium-sized bird belonging to the roller family. It is easily recognized by its bright blue and rufous-brown plumage, which becomes even more striking in flight with flashes of brilliant blue on its wings. This bird is a common sight in open woodlands, agricultural areas, and grasslands across its range. It is known for its acrobatic flight displays, particularly during the breeding season.
  • The Indian roller is the state bird of four different Indian states: Karnataka, Telangana, Odisha, and Bihar.
  • It is famous for its breathtaking aerial acrobatics and display flights, often performed during the breeding season, which includes steep dives and rolls.
  • It is a carnivorous bird that primarily preys on insects, scorpions, and small vertebrates.
  • The name “roller” comes from its habit of performing a rolling, tumbling flight during courtship.