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Merops orientalis
Like other bee-eaters, this species is a richly coloured, slender bird. It is about 9 inches (16–18 cm) long with about 2 inches made up by the elongated central tail-feathers. The sexes are not visually distinguishable.
This is an abundant and fairly tame bird, familiar throughout its range. It is a bird which breeds in open country with bushes. In Africa and Arabia it is found in arid areas, but is more diverse in its habitats further east. This species often hunts from low perches, maybe only a metre or less high. It readily makes use of fence wires and electric wires. Unlike some other bee-eaters, they can be found well away from water
Spotted on Mar 19, 2012
Submitted on Dec 19, 2012
4 Comments
Nice one Vinod !!
Hi VinodSadasivam! Beautiful picture. I very much like the idea of your mission even though I can't join it! Please note that all user-created mission can only be 300 miles in radius. This may mean you can only include your Chennai and area spottings in it. Of course you can choose where the center is. All the best!
Yet he looks like he has just had a bath?! Very Pretty!
Gorgeous bird Vinod!