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 ...

THE lilac-breasted roller is a common resident across South Africa, found in the northern parts of KZN, but absent from the south and west. They are usually solitary or in pairs and like the savanna ...

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 ...

Trev the Lilac-breasted roller can now be seen in Dudley Zoo's Triple Aviaries The Lilac-breasted roller, who keepers have named Trev, arrived at the zoo six months ago – but has only gone on show to ...

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 ...

Prepare to be mesmerized by the brilliant colors of the Lilac-breasted Roller with this stunning close up video. Often hailed as one of Africa's most beautiful birds, this footage captures the bird's ...

THE habits of many birds found in the north of Namibia are known, but the sleeping and egg-laying patterns of one bird remain a mystery. The robust and large-headed lilac-breasted roller bird, or the ...

A stunning bird with colours similar to the rainbow - of which there are only two in Scotland - has been captured in wonderful photos taken by a Scots photographer. Craig Chalmers, 45, took the snaps ...