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The dollarbird
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The dollarbird (Eurystomus orientalis)

The dollarbird (Eurystomus orientalis), also known as the Oriental dollarbird or dollar roller, is a bird of the roller family, so named because of the distinctive blue coin-shaped spots on its wings. It can be found in south-west Pacific and east Asia from northern Australia to the Japan archipelago and India.
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Habitat
It can be found in south-west Pacific and east Asia from northern Australia to the Japan archipelago and India.
Location
MAHANANDA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Date taken
29/10/2015
Scientific name
Eurystomus orientalis
Equipment used
CANON 600D WITH TAMRON 150-600
delia todd
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Don't they have lovely iridescent plumage!!!

A super picture you've got of him TJT - very well done.
 

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Asia, Australia & Pacific Islands
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