Thailand
Dollarbird
In the roller family Coraciidae...in south-
west Pacific and east Asia from north
Australia to the Japan archipelago and India.
west Pacific and east Asia from north
Australia to the Japan archipelago and India.
Eurystomus orientalis
(L 11.8")
Khao Yai National Park
16Mar2016
Kaeng Krachan Nat’l
Park
Park
30Mar2016
Name because of the distinctive blue
coin-shaped spots on its wings.
coin-shaped spots on its wings.
Eurystomus is Greek
for broad mouth.
for broad mouth.
I have known today a magnificent
intoxication. I have learnt how it
feels to be a bird. I have flown.
Yes I have flown.
intoxication. I have learnt how it
feels to be a bird. I have flown.
Yes I have flown.
(Le Figaro)