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The '''Indian roller''' ''(Coracias benghalensis)'', is a member of the roller family of birds. They are found widely across tropical [[Asia]] stretching from [[Iraq]] eastward across the [[Indian subcontinent]] to [[Indochina]] and are best known for the aerobatic displays of the male during the breeding season. They are very commonly seen perched along roadside trees and wires and are commonly seen in open grassland and scrub forest habitats. It is not migratory, but undertakes some seasonal movements. It was the state bird of [[Hyderabad State]]. | The '''Indian roller''' ''(Coracias benghalensis)'', is a member of the roller family of birds. They are found widely across tropical [[Asia]] stretching from [[Iraq]] eastward across the [[Indian subcontinent]] to [[Indochina]] and are best known for the aerobatic displays of the male during the breeding season. They are very commonly seen perched along roadside trees and wires and are commonly seen in open grassland and scrub forest habitats. It is not migratory, but undertakes some seasonal movements. It was the state bird of [[Hyderabad State]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:00, 9 March 2023
The Indian roller (Coracias benghalensis), is a member of the roller family of birds. They are found widely across tropical Asia stretching from Iraq eastward across the Indian subcontinent to Indochina and are best known for the aerobatic displays of the male during the breeding season. They are very commonly seen perched along roadside trees and wires and are commonly seen in open grassland and scrub forest habitats. It is not migratory, but undertakes some seasonal movements. It was the state bird of Hyderabad State.
