roller Archives • DigitalFrescos

Sep 24

by Admin in Bangalore 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, attitude, Avian, Bangalore, Bird, birds, blue, Blue Jay, Catch, Digitalfrescos, Indian, Indian Roller, Nikon, Nikon D750, roller, Tamron, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD

Indian Roller with catch

The state bird of Karnataka goes by the other common name of Neelkanth meaning blue throat. This is a colorful bird with varying shades of blue and Indigo usually seen perched on wires and tree tops. It will sit patiently observe the ground for some movement and make a quick plunge to capture its prey. The roller has a wide diet and is known to feed on insects, anarchids, snakes, amphibians, reptiles etc. They are known as rollers because of their display – the male is known to perform twists and turns during the breeding season and consequently this name. This bird is found across Indian subcontinent and is classified as least concern by IUCN.

Oct 16

by Admin in Bangalore 0 comments tags: 500 f4 fl, Alwan, art, Avian, Bangalore, Bird, black, black shouldered kite, black winged kite, BSK, D500, kite, Nikkor, Nikon, roller, shouldered, winged, wings

Black-winged kite Bangalore

The black-winged kite (Elanus caeruleus) is a small diurnal bird of prey in the family Accipitridae best known for its habit of hovering over open grasslands in the manner of the much smaller kestrels. This kite is distinctive, with long-wings, white, grey and black plumage and owl like forward-facing eyes with ruby red irises.These are classified as least concern by IUCN.

Oct 16

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Angry Indian Roller

The Indian roller (Coracias benghalensis), is a member of the roller family of birds. The Indian roller (Coracias benghalensis), is a member of the roller family of birds. The bird is also known by the name Neelkanth. This is the state bird of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Telangana. It is classified as least concern by IUCN.