Note: Bird migrations and movements can have exceptions due to specific reasons and may change from day to day. Here, I will provide general or generic information on the topic. This information is intended to educate bird enthusiasts by providing fundamental knowledge about Indian birds.
Information of Indochinese roller
IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature):
Least Concern
Approximate size(adult):
Measures about 30–34 cm in length with broad wings showing bright blue and turquoise patches in flight. Resembles the Indian Roller but has a lighter chestnut-brown breast and more extensive blue on the wings.
Resident/ Migrate from:
Resident species across mainland Southeast Asia, extending west into Northeast India and Bangladesh.
Migrate to:
Largely non-migratory, though may make local post-breeding or seasonal movements.
Breeding season:
Breeds mainly from March to July. The nest is usually in a tree cavity, old woodpecker hole, or building crevice. Clutch size typically 3–5 eggs.
Breed in:
Found breeding in open woodland, agricultural areas, and forest edges, often near human habitation.
Habitat:
Prefers open forests, cultivated fields, grasslands, and roadside trees; often seen perched on wires or exposed branches.
Diet:
Feeds primarily on large insects such as beetles, grasshoppers, and crickets, but also takes small reptiles, frogs, and occasionally rodents. Hunts mainly from perches with quick swoops to the ground.
