What are the fun facts of Indian roller?

You can identify it by the colours on its body. Its crown, wings, tail and belly sport different shades of blue, while its neck its neck and throat are purplish and the chest is brown.

It lives in open areas and agricultural landscapes. It is generally quiet, but turns vociferous during the breeding season. It makes a harsh chack… chack… sound.

It is known for my acrobatic courtship displays. The male Indian Roller is known for its unique and startling sexual display which it performs during the breeding season. During the course of the display the Indian Roller bird flies high up in the sky and descends downwards in a circular motion, flapping its winds rapidly.

Many states in India have made the Indian Roller their state bird. The Indian roller is considered to be a sacred bird in Hindu mythology and is associated with the deity Lord Shiva. The species of the Indian Roller bird does not face the threat of extinction. It is not an endangered species.

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