Merops superciliosus
Turquoise-green plumage with longer central tail feathers; dark eye stripe bordered above and below by blue, and a chestnut throat. ~Birds of Egypt and the Middle East
Common on migration through Egypt
aka Olive Bee-eater, Madagascar Bee-eater ~ not the best captures, I know, but so excited to see this species for the first time, I just had to announce his spring arrival!
Lat: 28.50, Long: 34.51
Spotted on Apr 23, 2012
Submitted on Apr 23, 2012
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Got some better shots this morning so I've added those to this spotting.