Coracias temminckii we founded an pair at 2 september 2008 in Salibu area Lore Lindu National Park. Large (30-35cm, widespread and moderately common, especially at lower elevation. Inhabits forest edge, swamp forest, tall secondary woodland, savanna, open scrub woodland and lightly wooded cultivation; occasionally primary forest. Sea level to 1150 m (Bird of Wallacea). Singly or in pairs, seldom in parties of up to seven birds.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Purple-winged Roller
Coracias temminckii we founded an pair at 2 september 2008 in Salibu area Lore Lindu National Park. Large (30-35cm, widespread and moderately common, especially at lower elevation. Inhabits forest edge, swamp forest, tall secondary woodland, savanna, open scrub woodland and lightly wooded cultivation; occasionally primary forest. Sea level to 1150 m (Bird of Wallacea). Singly or in pairs, seldom in parties of up to seven birds.
