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European Roller

Coracias garrulus

Photo by Elsa
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Description:

Another stunning migrant passing through Qatar en-route from wintering grounds in Africa to breeding areas in Europe. I was surprised by the size of this bird (29-32 cm in lenght, similar to jackdaws). In the pictures you can see the full plumage of the bird, including the turquoise front, electric blue shoulders and wings and brown back.

Habitat:

Spotted on irrigated farm land. Native to

Notes:

We see migration coming towards an end in Qatar - last species to arrive is the Golden oriole which we spotted (but didn't photograph) on Friday.

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Comments (5)
Elsa
Thank you Jheitor! :)
Elsa
Mona & Marta thank you very much! Marta - I have some more in the archives that I need to put up :))
The MnMs
Elsa: I am now reviewing your collection. You have many nice new spottings!

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2013 Best Wildlife Photo
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Qatar's Biodiversity
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PublishedMay 5, 2013

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