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When to see Lilac breasted Roller in Kruger National Park
Lilac breasted Roller are most active during the day (06:00 to 18:00).
This is Lilac breasted Roller's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Kruger National Park, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
Where to look for Lilac breasted Roller in Kruger National Park: best roads
Drive
S59, S21 N'watimhiri Road and S110 Matjulu Loop run through mixed bushveld: good country for Lilac breasted Roller.
- S5930.9 km · mixed bushveld
- S21 N'watimhiri Road27.3 km · mixed bushveld
- S110 Matjulu Loop24.4 km · mixed bushveld
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About the Lilac breasted Roller
The lilac-breasted roller is one of Africa's most colourful birds, recognised by its lilac breast, turquoise-blue wings and head, brown back and long tail streamers. It is commonly found in open woodland, savanna and grassland with scattered trees. It hunts mainly from exposed perches, dropping to the ground to catch insects, reptiles, frogs and small mammals. It is usually solitary or found in pairs and is often seen performing spectacular aerial displays during territorial or courtship behaviour.
How to identify the Lilac breasted Roller
Striking medium-sized bird with a bright lilac-blue breast and wings, turquoise crown and back, greenish-blue tail and reddish-brown back. The two elongated central tail feathers are particularly distinctive.
Other species to look for in Kruger National Park
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