Two Indian Rollers with turquoise and rufous plumage perch together on a wooden branch against a clear blue sky, the lower bird holding an insect in its bill.

Indian Rollers Courting on a Branch

A female Indian Roller (Coracias benghalensis) holds an insect in her bill during courtship in Pench National Park. © 2025 Chris Smith. All rights reserved.

Species

Coracias benghalensis (Indian Roller)

Ecoregion

East Deccan moist deciduous forests

Habitat

Tropical Dry Forest

Places

Kurai

Season

Spring

Lighting

Midday

Genre

Behavioral Study

Behavior

Courtship & Display

Life Stage

Adult

Sex

Female

Camera Details

Camera: NIKON Z 9
Aperture: f/6.3
Shutter Speed: 1/3200s
ISO: 4000
Focal Length: 600mm

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