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- Coracias benghalensis
Identification
30-34cm. Brown back, lilac breast and face, and blue crown, wings, tail and belly. Sexes are similar, but the juvenile is a drabber version of the adult.
Distribution
Taxonomy
Habitat
Open country with some trees.
Behaviour
Diet includes large insects, lizards and frogs.
It nests in a lined hole in a tree or building, and lays about 3-5 eggs.
