The lilac-breasted roller of Africa, like the painted bunting that nests in Texas, easily ranks among the world's most beautiful birds. When my wife, Kathy Adams Clark, and I led a tour in Tanzania ...

Did you know Kenya has a National Bird? The most common guess around is that it is the rooster but no; Kenya’s unofficial national bird is the beautifully coloured Lilac Breasted Roller. Its Swahili ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Submitter Alan shares his vivid photo of the most colorful bird we’d ...

The lilac breasted roller is one of the species recorded in the study that is relatively rare in modified habitat, while it is very common for example in nearby Kruger National Park. Disclaimer: AAAS ...

Birds have always stolen the show with their vibrant shades of feathers, turning ordinary skies into living canvases of colour. These feathered gems from around the world remind us how nature outdoes ...

The lilac-breasted roller typically feeds on invertebrates, but will eat reptiles and even other birds if given the opportunity. From the depths of Antarctica to the heart of the Amazon, the earth is ...