Indian Roller flying, wings up, Panna, Madhya Pradesh, India

Panna National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India (December 2025)

This image was taken during the Majestic Tigers of India trip organised by Natures Images and led by Danny Green

Status is classified as Near Threatened. For more information on this bird species see the following links:
Indian roller (Coracias benghalensis) / Wikipedia
Indian Roller Coracias benghalensis / Bird Forum
Indian Roller Coracias benghalensis / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Shooting Time 08:39
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/2500
Av(Aperture Value) 9.0
Exposure Compensation -1/3
ISO Speed 640

Latitude 24 41 46.9 N
Longitude 80 01 35.0 E
Altitude 219.50m