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No. 812·06·26 · Kenya

Lilacc Brested Roller

If the sky ever decided to show off, it would probably take the form of a lilac-breasted roller. Perched high on an acacia branch, this small bird seems ordinary until it spreads its wings. Then suddenly, the air is full of color: lilac, turquoise, green, yellow, white, blue, black, and a glint of reddish brown. Eight shades of pure joy. The lilac-breasted roller (Coracias caudatus) is Kenya’s national bird, and rightly so. It’s a symbol of how vibrant and diverse this country is. Each hue on i

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