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Cinnamon-chested Bee-eater

Merops oreobates

Description:

A pair of these bee-eaters were taking advantage of the insects disturbed around a watering hole by water buffalo. This was in the Aberdare mountains at an altitude of about 7200 ft (2195m) Similar but much larger than the little bee-eater.

Habitat:

Common in highland forests and forest edge

Notes:

From Helm Field Guide

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Mel11
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Mel11

Nyeri, Kenya

Spotted on Sep 19, 2019
Submitted on Jan 12, 2020

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