Oriental Dollarbird

Look for this roller perched conspicuously on high dead branches or wires at forest edges and open woodland across South and East Asia into Australia, from where it makes long sallies to catch flying insects, especially at dusk. Its dark plumage and red bill are most visible in flight against the sky, and its harsh, chattering call often draws attention before it is seen. Warm evenings around dusk, when insect activity peaks, are the most reliable time to watch it hunting.