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Lilac-breasted wild lemongrass – Coracias caudata, genus Coracias, family Coraciidae Wild lemongrass, 28- Order Coraciiformes

Coracias caudata – Coracias caudata is a species of bird belonging to the genus Coracias, in the family Coraciidae. This bird species is distributed in lower AfricaSaharaand the southern Arabian Peninsula, favoring open woodlands and savannas; it is largely absent in treeless areas. Often seen alone or in pairs, it perches prominently at treetops, poles or other high vantage points from where it can spot insects, lizards, scorpions, snails, small birds and animals. Rodent moving on the ground. Lilac-breasted lemongrass nests in natural cavities and lays 2-4 eggs in each nest, which are incubated by both parents, defending the nest aggressively against predators.

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