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Birds
Hornbills, Gamebirds & Forest Birds
Indian Roller
Coracias benghalensis
Local name: Nilkanth / नीलकंठ
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Identification
The Indian Roller (Coracias benghalensis) is part of the WRK FO field reference used for incident intake and ground reports. Local names include Nilkanth / नीलकंठ.
Habitat. Open country, wires and farmland nationwide
Diet. Large insects, lizards, small vertebrates
Field notes. State bird of several states. Vehicle-hit from roadside perches is the usual trauma. Listed under the Wildlife (Protection) Act as Schedule IV.
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Habitat
Open country, wires and farmland nationwide
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Diet
Large insects, lizards, small vertebrates
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Behavior
State bird of several states. Vehicle-hit from roadside perches is the usual trauma.
