In the Okavango Delta of Botswana, I was in a boat looking for birds and luckily spotted this Lilac-breasted Roller. This bird scans for large insects from low perches and explodes in a riot of color when giving chase. Their call is a loud harsh squawk, 'zaaak'. Rollers get their name from their impressive courtship flight, a fast, shallow dive from considerable elevation with a rolling or fast rocking motion, accompanied by loud raucous calls.

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In the Okavango Delta of Botswana, I was in a boat looking for birds and luckily spotted this Lilac-breasted Roller. This bird scans for large insects from low perches and explodes in a riot of color when giving chase. Their call is a loud harsh squawk, 'zaaak'. Rollers get their name from their impressive courtship flight, a fast, shallow dive from considerable elevation with a rolling or fast rocking motion, accompanied by loud raucous calls.

This photograph is protected by the U.S. Copyright Laws and shall not to be downloaded or reproduced by any means without the formal written permission of Hal Tyler Photography.