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Merops apiaster
"This species, like other bee-eaters, is a richly-coloured, slender bird. It has brown and yellow upper parts, whilst the wings are green and the beak is black. It can reach a length of 27–29 cm (10.6–11.4 in), including the two elongated central tail feathers. Sexes are alike." ~wiki
migrant through Sinai in spring and autumn; spotted in trees in greener part of our neighborhood
I first spotted bee-eaters in Dahab on April 1; these were the first I was able to grab a picture of
Spotted on May 8, 2015
Submitted on May 8, 2015
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