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On a Roll 3624

The Lilac-breasted Roller is common in Southern and Eastern Africa and is also considered one of the most beautiful birds in the world. No matter how many times I see it I always want to stop to photograph it. These birds live in open woodlands and savannas. Basically, you won't find them where there are not trees or trees that are too close together. They hunt for insects, and small vertebrates from perches on trees, so they need open ground too. Frankly, I think they are just as beautiful perching on a branch, but I always enjoy trying to catch them in flight. We were on a roll on this particular day and had several successful attempts. #iLoveWildlife #iLoveNature #WildlifePhotography in #Tanzania #Nature in #Africa #Serengeti #LilacBreastedRoller #DrDADBooks #Canon #WildlifeConservation

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Uploaded on October 16, 2015
Taken on September 4, 2015