Keywords:“Tarangire National Park”, Africa, bird, Lilac-breasted Roller, nature, Tanzania, wildlife
Photo Info
Dimensions3780 x 2520
Original file size4.97 MB
Image typeJPEG
Color spacesRGB
Date taken10-Aug-12 08:42
Shooting Conditions
Camera makeCanon
Camera modelCanon EOS 60D
Focal length300 mm
Max lens aperturef/6.5
Exposure1/200 at f/8
FlashNot fired, compulsory mode
Exposure bias0 EV
Exposure modeAuto
Exposure prog.Aperture priority
ISO speedISO 640
Metering modeSpot
A Lilac-breasted Roller Shows Off Its 13-Color Plumage on a Dead Tree in Tarangire National Park
A Lilac-breasted Roller in a classic pose on a dead tree in Tanangire National Park. It is often seen in a conspicuous location looking for insects, lizards, scorpions, snails, small birds and rodents moving about at ground level. It is the national bird of Botswana and Kenya.