PHOTO: TIMU HOSSAIN

MONEY IN THE AIR ... A couple of oriental dollarbirds perched on a dead tree in Satchari National Park in Habiganj. This species of roller birds is found mainly in the regions of Asia, Australia and some islands in Oceania. Interestingly, these two are seen together because it’s breeding season. Otherwise, oriental dollarbirds prefer solitude. Found in many different ecosystem and habitat types, both natural and artificial, these birds are more prone to select open wooded areas, lowland forests, farmlands or even gardens and parks. The most striking feature of these birds is the white “dollar” circle on their under-wings, hence the name “dollarbird”. They feed mostly on flying insects, which they skillfully capture while in air, before returning to the same perch – mainly dead trees. Due to its vast range, the oriental dollarbird is listed as a “Least Concern” species in the IUCN Red List.