Birds of Ladakh

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Common name:

Indian Roller

Ladakhi name:

Unknown 

Scientific name:

Coracias benghalensis

Order:

Coraciiformes

Family:

coraciidae

fun facts:

The largest populations of the species are within India, and several states in India have chosen it as their state bird. They are best known for the aerobatic displays of the male during the breeding season.