Blue on the wings and tail becomes more visible in flight. A purple-blue breast and olive back help distinguish the Indochinese Roller.
It has blue on the wings, tail, and belly, a purple-blue breast, and a dark olive back. It is generally darker blue than the Indian Roller.
It prefers open areas, including farmland, and perches on exposed places such as wires. It is usually quiet but gives harsh calls more often during the breeding season.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.