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Eurystomus orientalis
Basic stats
Diet
Large flying insects
Habitat
High, bare branches at forest edge, open country
Range
South and East Asia to Australia
Clutch size
3–4 eggs
Incubation period
About 22–23 days
Size
Medium (26–30cm)
Wingspan
~53–58cm
Weight
~120–150g
A stocky, dark blue-green roller named for pale, coin-like patches visible on the wings in flight, found perched prominently on high, bare branches at forest edge and open country.
Hunts large flying insects in fast, agile sallies from a high perch, typically returning to the same spot, making it easy to watch once located.
