Indian Roller
Coracias benghalensis
Least ConcernThe Indian Roller is a colorful roller of the Indian subcontinent. It watches from an exposed branch, wire, or snag before dropping to catch large insects, small reptiles, or other prey, and its broad wings often flash bright colors in a swift, direct flight.
- Family
- Coraciidae
- Group
- Rollers and Allies
- Range
- Indian Roller Range — Resident or seasonal range in the Indian subcontinent
- Population
- ≈ 500K–5M