Pages

Friday, April 6, 2012

State Bird of Karnataka - Indian Roller

Indian Roller Coracias benghalensis
This lovely bird below is the Indian Roller. It also happens to be the state bird of Karnataka. The Indian Roller gets its name because of the 'rolling' display of the male during breeding season. They have a huge variety when it comes to prey ranging from small insects such as crickets , grasshoppers, bees, etc and larger prey such as lizards, scorpions, mice, etc.

indian roller portrait
Portrait of an Indian Roller

indian roller on moundAn Indian Roller perched on a termite mound

There has been a recent development at the grassland where these images have been photographed and if action is not taken, we may see the end of this particular habitat of theirs!! At first, the government planted saplings over here(half of which have already died), did they not realize the meaning of the term 'grassland', who plants a huge number of tree saplings in a grassland, and now the great minds at work here want to build a theme park or a film city at this very grassland. It is time THE SYSTEM changes, let us take a stand against this stupidity!!

Click HERE to sign the online petition agains this nonsense!!

Join me on Facebook: Angad Achappa Photography

All Images are Copyrighted Angad Achappa and may not be used in any form, website or print/online media without written permission of the Photographer. For any inquiry for the photographs please contact: angadachappaphotography@hotmail.com

41 comments:

  1. Hello all,

    Being a new blogger, I would like to tell you that you have given me much knowledge about it. Thanks for everything.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Beautiful bird ! Also, very sad to hear that their habitats are in danger.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Than you Abhinav.. :) Yup its really sad regarding the grassland...

      Delete
  3. Oh WOW!
    How stunning and sharp!
    I am very impressed!
    This bird is very beautiful and looks a bit like the Lilac Breasted Roller we have in Africa!
    Cheers Angad!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you Noushka.. :) It does look a lot like that one... :)

      Delete
  4. Pictures are simply gorgeous as always!

    ReplyDelete
  5. That shade of blue reminds of turquoise. So vibrant. A lovely bird and amazing capture. :)

    ReplyDelete
  6. Wow!Amazing shots of that roller.Brilliant composure.Thnax for sharing

    ReplyDelete
  7. That's very pretty bird and you have capture it very beautifully! Its interesting how the bird get its name.

    ReplyDelete
  8. No wonder this gorgeous bird is a State Bird!

    I signed the petition. Hope this helps. Gee...Loss of Natural Habitat is a world-wide issue. I have my own fight going here...sigh.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Splendid pictures Angad, and nonsense is everyhwere in this world!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thanks a lot Chris.. :) It sure is everywhere... :P

      Delete
  10. Amazing photographs, I like how the blue is blended into brown. A beautiful bird I've never seen, and probably wouldn't, hadn't I not landed on your blog. And thanks for enhancing my GK, not that it was good to begin with. Now I know our state bird.
    On a different note, why don't you move to WP?

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Hi Angad, I've linked to the picture in the post and given you credit. Hope you don't mind. If you want me to take it down, please let me know. :)

      Delete
    2. Hey, its all cool buddy... :) Thanks for the credit...

      Delete
  11. Great shots!
    They are so beautifully colored! Amazing!
    Many greetings
    Yvonne & Raphael

    ReplyDelete
  12. Great pictures Angad. I have signed the petition and posted on my small facebook page. If the could in Britain they would concrete large chunks over.

    ReplyDelete
  13. Thanks a lot Mike.. :) Glad you liked the image...

    ReplyDelete
  14. Brilliant job..!! Very informative and spectacular photography…!!!
    Pretty Indian Roller in its true color…

    ReplyDelete
  15. awesome click thanks for sharing with us www.bigindianwedding.com

    ReplyDelete
  16. I really thankful to you for this great read!! You did a very great job, keep it up. www.bigindianwedding.com

    ReplyDelete
  17. Hi Angad,
    Spectacular shots, compliments to you !!!

    Greetz,
    Ben

    ReplyDelete
  18. Thanks for sharing this information. Keep up the good work. bigindianwedding.com

    ReplyDelete
  19. hi Sir, spectacular shots.. myself srinivas from karnataka, Dharwad.. i also want to be a wildlife photographer. i love wild animals and raw nature.. please guide me.. my mail id smurthy973@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  20. hi sir, spectacular shots.. myself srinivas from karnataka, Dharwad. i also want to be a wildlife photographer.. i love wild animals and raw nature.. please guide me out sir..

    ReplyDelete

Comment and critique appreciated!