Little Bee-eater
Merops pusillus
Size: | 17 cm |
Habitat: | Grassland, woodland and lake shores |
Feeding: | Flying insects such as bees, wasps, butterflies |
This pretty little bird is the smallest of the Bee-eaters in Africa. As it's name suggests, it feeds on bees, wasps and other flying insects.
Many Bee-eater species are gregarious and are seen in large groups. However, the Little Bee-eater is usually seen alone or in pairs.
These photos were taken in Kenya, one in the Amboseli National Park and the other in the Masai Mara.
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