The Lilac-Breasted Roller (Coracias caudata) is a tropical African bird species that is a member of the Coraciidae family. It is native to the savannahs and bushlands of sub-Saharan Africa. This species is known for its striking plumage and its ability to perform aerial acrobatics during its courtship display flight. The Lilac-Breasted Roller is predominantly blue in color, with a bright lilac patch across its breast and chest. Its wings and tail are green, and it has a black and white face mask. Its beak is stout and black. Its diet consists of insects, small lizards, and other invertebrates, which it catches by perching on a high point and searching for prey. It is a solitary species, and only pairs up with a mate during the breeding season.
Lilac-Breasted Roller, Coraciidae, African bird, plumage, aerial acrobatics, courtship display flight, sub-Saharan Africa, insectivore, solitary species.
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