european roller
Birds of Namibia
Introduction: European roller birds (Coracias garrulus) are short and stocky. The Latin word garrilus means chattering and babbling. They can be observed perching on dead branches, utility poles or lines in open broad-leafed Acacia woodlands with clearings of grass.
Distribution: Northern and central Namibia especially Etosha National Park and the Caprivi.
Diet: Uses a sit-and wait technique often catching flying insects. Eats mostly beetles, grasshoppers, locust, crickets, butterflies, wasps and bees.
Description: Bright pale blue to greenish-blue heads, a black bill, brown eyes and yellowish-brown legs and feet. Often confused with purple and broad-billed rollers. Vocal in migratory flocks.
Breeding: European rollers are non-breeding visitors to Namibia.
Size: 31cm. Weight: 130g.
Fish River Hiking Trail
7 Days - The famous Fish River Hike complete with a guide and return transport from Windhoek
Fish River Canyon Mule Trail
5 Days - Explore the Fish River carrying only a day pack while your possessions & equipment are transported on a mule train
Klipspringer Mule Trail
4 Days - Hiking in the Fish River Canyon while your equipment is transported by mule
Tok Tokkie Hiking Trail
3 Days - Excellent guided walking trail on the NamibRand private reserve (near Sossusvlei)
