Across the open savannas and acacia-dotted plains of sub-Saharan Africa, this airborne prism waits on a high perch before plunging earthward in a burst of color. It feeds on insects, small reptiles, and other ground-dwelling prey, striking with swift precision before rising back into the bright sky. What makes it extraordinary is its acrobatic courtship — tumbling, rolling, and flashing wings of lilac, turquoise, and emerald in dazzling display. A living spectrum against golden grasslands, yet a vigilant keeper of the open wild.
Lilac-breasted Roller 👇
