Bob and birding-ausers,
I recall observing a similar aerial display of Dollarbirds Eurystomus
orientalis Australian race pacificus at Collinsville and in the Bowen area a
number of years ago.
There were 5 - 6 birds in attendance and I assumed that they were displaying
their wares and looking for a mate during the breeding season (Oct -Feb. PK
and Sept - Feb SD
The best triple twirl and twist got their preferred mate although I did not
observe actual copulation.
Love the quick "yuk, yuk, yuk, yuk" call and the actual rolling of this
Roller.
Jon Wren
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