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Merops orientalis
Like other bee-eaters, this species is a richly coloured, slender bird. The sexes are not visually distinguishable. The entire plumage is bright green and tinged with blue especially on the chin and throat. The crown and upper back are tinged with golden rufous. The flight feathers are rufous washed with green and tipped with blackish. A fine black line runs in front of and behind the eye. The iris is crimson and the bill is black while the legs are dark grey.
Seen at Madhav National Park.
Spotted on Jun 4, 2012
Submitted on Jun 11, 2012
16 Comments
Thanks Jacob!
Truly spectacular, Satyen! It is a perfect shade of my favorite color!
Thanks Megs18!
What a lovely green, great shot.
Thank you matimar1
Thanks Emma!
cute.
Thank you Sachin! Many more to come. Thanks for your support :-)
Satyen,
you rock the day, and still counting,, fabulous collection,
Thanks Yogesh!
Superb!!!!
Thank you sir!
stunning pic boss!
Thank you Jeannette and Leanne!
How beautiful. I've never seen a Green Bee-eater. Great spot!
Lovely spotting :)