Doomdooma, April 25 -- An Indian roller was found dead on Bhupen Hazarika Setu at Sadiya in Assam's Tinsukia district on Saturday.

It is suspected that the bird was hit by a passing vehicle due to increasing traffic and pollution.

The Indian roller (Coracias benghalensis), locally known as Neelkanth or "Blue Jay," is a bird commonly seen in open landscapes in India.

It is a medium-sized bird, about 30-34 cm long, with a wingspan of 65-74 cm. It has brown body feathers with blue-coloured wings, tail, and rump. During flight, the blue colours are clearly visible. Males are known for display flights during the breeding season.

The bird is often seen on roadside wires, trees, or poles, where it hunts insects such as beetles. It is found i...