This is a Blue-Bellied Roller from my Saturday 1-17-2009 trip to the National Aviary in Pittsburgh, PA. They are named for the blue colored feathers as well as the “rolling” behavior in their courtship ritual while flying. They are native to woodlands and savannas areas in Senegal, Sierra Leone to Central Africa Republic. Their diet consist of Grasshoppers, ants, lizards and beetles.
At the Aviary, you can find this bird in the Tropical Forest free-flight area. I spotted this little guy over by the fountains.
For more information on the National Aviary and how you can help support this great oasis for birds please visit www.aviary.org
