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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!!

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41 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlApril 6, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    beautiful, brilliant blue!

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  2. Bob BushellApril 6, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.

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  3. Wildlife PhotographyApril 6, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    Hello all,

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

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  4. abhinavrApril 6, 2012 at 10:57 PM

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

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    1. Angad AchappaApril 7, 2012 at 10:00 PM

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

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  5. NoushkaApril 7, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    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!

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    1. Angad AchappaApril 7, 2012 at 10:01 PM

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

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  6. ClaudiaApril 7, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    Pictures are simply gorgeous as always!

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  7. NancyApril 7, 2012 at 2:51 PM

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

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  8. Mpho PhiriApril 8, 2012 at 7:04 AM

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

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  9. AnonymousApril 8, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    So beautiful

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  10. JeevanApril 9, 2012 at 5:53 AM

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

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  11. jeanlivingsimpleApril 9, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    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.

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  12. ChrisApril 10, 2012 at 3:09 AM

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

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    1. Angad AchappaApril 20, 2012 at 10:54 AM

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

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  13. WandererApril 10, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    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?

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    1. WandererApril 19, 2012 at 5:31 AM

      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. :)

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    2. Angad AchappaApril 20, 2012 at 10:55 AM

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

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  14. BIRDINGDUDEApril 12, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    Gorgeous image my friend!

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    Das sind Raphael und Yvonne    April 13, 2012 at 2:07 AM

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

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  16. Mike Randall Bird PhotographyApril 16, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    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.

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  17. Angad AchappaApril 20, 2012 at 10:56 AM

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

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  18. Rakesh HollaApril 23, 2012 at 2:41 AM

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

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  19. Pasión por las avesApril 26, 2012 at 11:31 PM

    Great capture.

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  22. BenMay 30, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    Hi Angad,
    Spectacular shots, compliments to you !!!

    Greetz,
    Ben

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  24. UnknownApril 2, 2014 at 7:36 AM

    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

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  25. UnknownApril 2, 2014 at 7:38 AM

    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..

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