Rainbow Bee Eater

Description:

Colourful blue and green bird, adult with red eye, curved black bill, orange crown, black eye-stripe with blue edging, black band on yellow throat and a light green back. Long and pointed wings and extended central tail feathers, longer in male and absent in juvenile.

Habitat:

Open country woodlands, grassland and farmland, including sand dunes and river banks. Avoids heavy forest as it inhibits aerial pursuits. Often in small groups and loose flocks.