GREEN BEE EATER (Merops orientalis) No Photo credit listed The green bee-eater (also known as the li
GREEN BEE EATER (Merops orientalis) No Photo credit listed The green bee-eater (also known as the little green bee-eater) is a small species of bee-eater bird found throughout parts of Africa and Asia. The green bee-eater is one of 26 species of bee-eater, a group of birds that a primarily found throughout Africa and in parts of Asia and the Middle East. The green bee-eater is an easily distinguishable bird due to it’s bright green plumage and attractive long tail-feathers. The green bee-eater also has a long, but sharp and narrow black beak which is perfectly designed for catching flying insects. The green bee-eater is known to be a slow starter in the mornings and may be found huddled next to one another with their bills tucked in their backs well after sunrise. The green bee-eater is also known to sand-bathe more frequently than other bee-eater species and will sometimes bathe in water by dipping into water in flight. Green bee-eaters are usually seen in small groups and often roost communally in large numbers of up to 300 birds. Fact Source: http://true-wildlife.blogspot.com/2010/11/green-bee-eater.html Other photos you may enjoy: Rainbow Bee Eater in flight Group of European Bee Eaters Rainbow Bee Eater Portrait -- source link
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