Birds Vol 1 #2 – The Swallow-tailed Indian Roller (Lilac-breasted, Racket-tailed or Abyssinian)

February 8, 2012 by Lee

Swallow-tailed Indian Roller for Birds Illustrated by Color Photography - Vol 1-2

Swallow-tailed Indian Roller for Birds Illustrated by Color Photography – Vol 1-2

Birds Illustrated by Color Photography – Revisited

Vol 1. February, 1897 No. 2

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THE SWALLOW-TAILED INDIAN ROLLER.

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6 thoughts on “Birds Vol 1 #2 – The Swallow-tailed Indian Roller (Lilac-breasted, Racket-tailed or Abyssinian)”

jamesdg says: February 8, 2012 at 9:07 am

Beautiful photos! especially love racket tailed roller. I just started my own blog and would love your feedback on it! http://capturedpast.wordpress.com
Thanks!

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- Lee says: February 8, 2012 at 9:36 am
  
  Nice photos on your new site. Happy blogging.
  
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dou dou says: February 8, 2012 at 12:05 pm

Beautiful – love the Rollers! What a great name LOL

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Colin says: February 9, 2012 at 8:44 am

It’s certainly an Abyssinian Roller – all blue head and no hint of lilac. I blogged about lilac-breasted at Lilac-breated Roller on Safari Ecology Blog

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- Lee says: February 9, 2012 at 11:58 am
  
  Thanks. I knew it wasn’t the bird the article called it, since there is no bird by that name. Love your story about how the Rollers got their color.
  
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jamesjsjohnson says: January 21, 2019 at 6:17 pm

WoW! Obviously you are on a roll, Lee.

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