Explorers In The Spring- Roller Abyssinian(Coracias abyssinicus)

Hi Steemians,,, This is an Abyssinian Roller bird, they are from Africa, also found in other regions, such as Somalia, Arabia, and also in some other tropical regions. In Aceh, this bird can also be found around the Jantho forest.

These birds often perch on trees, poles or wires overhead, like giant clumps, while observing the small insects and the little mice they eat.

I took this picture in 2015, en route to the Jantho Forest in Aceh, hope you guys like it.

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Canon EOS-1D X | Lens EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x | 700.0mm · f/14.0s · 1/1000s · ISO 1250

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For the description of this bird you can read in some sources circulating on the internet, although they do not mention the total distribution area, but I think it has enough to represent.

The Abyssinian roller is a large bird, nearly the size of a jackdaw at 28–30 cm (11–12 in). It has a warm brown back, with the rest of the plumage mainly blue. Adults have long (12 cm (4.7 in)) tail streamers. Sexes are similar, but the juvenile is a drabber version of the adult. Abyssinian roller is striking in its strong direct flight, with the brilliant blues of the wings contrasting with the brown back and the long tail streamers trailing behind. The call of the Abyssinian roller is a harsh crow-like gak sound, or a screeched aaaargh.wikipedia

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Canon EOS-1D X | Lens EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x | 700.0mm · f/14.0s · 1/640s · ISO 1250

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