Swallow-tailed Bee-eater

Description:

This picture is taken in Khaudum National Park, Kavango Region, Namibia. This swallow-tailed bee-eater is a richly coloured, slender bird. Its colours and readily visible forked tail make this species unmistakable. It is mainly green with a yellow throat, blue gorget and black eye stripe and beak. It can reach a length of 20–22 cm, including the long forked green or blue feathers. Sexes are alike. Swallowtail has a preference for honeybees

Habitat:

Savannah woodlands in sub-Saharan Africa

Notes:

The conservation status on this specie is of least concern (LC).