Coraciidae

Medium-sized insectivores that include the state bird of Karnataka (also of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh), the Indian Roller.

4 unique species photographed in this family

Oriental Dollarbird

Dollarbird,

European Roller

This European Roller was spotted near an electric line on the way to Ayaz Kala in the Khorezm region of Uzbekistan. I normally have a rule to not include photos of birds sitting on wires, but it's been so hard to see a roller *not* sitting on a wire.

Roller,This European Roller was spotted near an electric line on the way to Ayaz Kala in the Khorezm region of Uzbekistan. I normally have a rule to not include photos of birds sitting on wires, but it's been so hard to see a roller *not* sitting on a wire.

Indian Roller (affinis)

Roller,

Indian Roller

Roller,

Lilac-breasted Roller

Lilac-breasted Roller, an African special, resting between sorties in Amboseli

Roller,Lilac-breasted Roller, an African special, resting between sorties in Amboseli