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European Roller

Coracias garrulus

Photo by Smith Zoo
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Field Notes

Description:

Beautifully coloured, medium sized migrant from the North.

Habitat:

Looking for a meal along the side of the road in subtropical bush veld.

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European Roller

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Comments (2)
Smith Zoo
Thanks Cindy, they truly are! Flash of colour in flight, but alas, they where too fast for an action shot this time around!

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Kruger National Park, South Africa

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PublishedApril 17, 2014

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