European Roller Perched in Natural Habitat

A European Roller (Coracias garrulus) perched in its natural habitat, displaying the vivid blue and turquoise plumage for which the species is renowned. This long-distance migrant travels between its European breeding grounds and wintering areas in sub-Saharan Africa.

Photograph by Leen van der Slik, FPSSA

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Species: European Roller
Scientific name: Coracias garrulus
Behaviour: perched
Photographer: Leen van der Slik, FPSSA
Camera: SONY ILCE-1
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Dimensions: 4175 × 3509 px
Orientation: landscape
Capture date: 9 March 2025
Format: JPEG

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European Roller Coracias garrulus roller migratory bird colourful bird blue bird perched bird African summer migrant Southern Africa avian wildlife bird photography feathers

Photographer: Leen van der Slik, FPSSA
Copyright owner: © Leen van der Slik
Licensed by: OSEA Wildlife Media

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