On a roll!
The blue-bellied roller gets its name from its unique courting behaviors. Mid-flight, these birds will roll back and forth as one of their mating rituals.
Blue-bellied roller
Coracias cyanogaster
Status
Least Concern
Activity Period
Diurnal
Classification
Bird
Habitat
Blue-bellied rollers can be found in various wooded habitats and lowland areas.
Range
Native across western and central Africa, including from Senegal to northern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Life Expectancy
Blue-bellied rollers have a life expectancy of 5-10 years under human care.
Diet
Blue-bellied rollers mainly feed on insects such as worms and grasshoppers. They may also eat seeds and fruit found on the ground.
Social Structure
These social birds gather in groups of 3-7 and often fly and defend territory together.
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