Indian Roller
Description
Scientific Name: Coraciasbenghalensis
The local name of Indian roller is Neelkanth. It is mainly found in the foot hills of the Himalayas, Southern India and Western India. The Indian Roller is omnivorous bird. It is the state Bird of Karnataka. The Indian roller is considered to be a sacred bird in Hindu mythology and is associated with the deity Lord Shiva.
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Natural History
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Bird
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Skin with feathers
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