The brightly coloured lilac breasted roller has just caught a praying mantis.  The purple colour of the praying mantis's wings echoes the purple of the bird.
While on safari in Tanzania, I came across this bird regularly (it is Kenya's national bird, by the way). With its blue wings and purple breast, it is a beautiful, eye-catching bird.
The praying mantis is a tough prey for the bird and that made sure I had time to get this shot.
                                
 
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