Excellent sighting of lilac-breasted roller feasting on a mouse Posted on 21 July 2021 A Kruger visitor captured a wonderful sighting of a lilac-breasted roller eating a mouse up in a tree in central Kruger recently. Take a look at this incredible video taken by Ryan Perel. A reader, Ryan Perel, captured this Lilac Breasted Roller eating a mouse in Central Kruger on the S100. pic.twitter.com/Ca3ZHJYoq4 — Getaway Magazine (@GetawayMagazine) July 21, 2021 Lilac-breasted rollers are found throughout eastern and southern Africa where they inhabit acacia country with spaced-out trees, riverside areas, and cultivated land. Another very important fact about this bird is that it does not associate with human habitation. pic.twitter.com/Tz2rY4zk0Q — Getaway Magazine (@GetawayMagazine) July 21, 2021 This bird will perch upon a dead tree and scout the area for prey before flying down to snatch it up and enjoy it in the tree. Lilac-breasted rollers prey on amphibians, beetles, crabs, and lizards. Picture: Screenshot of video Related Posts Debate arises as orcas attack boats: Aggression or social learning? 29 May 2023 Since 2020, there has been a growing number of encounters between orcas, also known as... read more Leopard’s leisurely stroll through South African bush lodge 26 May 2023 A close encounter with a Leopard at avbush lodge was captured on camera and shared... read more Cornered crocodile defends itself against 5 lions in Greater Kruger 22 May 2023 A Nile crocodile thought that a pride of lions waterbuck kill was an easy meal... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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