Eurasian Bee-eater
Merops apiaster
Size: | Up to 29 cm |
Habitat: | Grassland, woodland and lake shores |
Feeding: | Flying insects such as bees, wasps, butterflies |
This bird is very colourful with a red/chestnut crown and back, a yellow throat, black stripe through the eye, blue belly and green tail.
Most of the Bee-eater species are gregarious and are usually seen in large groups.
This photo was taken near Lake Naivasha, Kenya.
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