Blue-bellied rollers are a colorful species native to central Africa. Both males and females look identical, and have brilliant royal blue abdomen, dark and light blue feathers on their wings, and a tan head. They are powerful flyers and have a loud, croaking call. During the breeding season, pairs of blue-bellied rollers engage in elaborate courtship flights, which include nosedives and the rolling action for which they were named.
You may spot our Blue-bellied Rollers in our large walk-through aviary.
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