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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. The feet are weak with the three toes joined at the base. The elongated tail feathers are absent in juveniles.They are mainly insect eaters and they are found in grassland, thin scrub and forest often quite far from water. From Wikipedia.
Near cultivated fields.
Thanks to Atul for motivating me to take this shot on the phone.
Spotted on Jan 4, 2012
Submitted on Jan 7, 2012
11 Comments
Added to The Color Blue Mission.
Thank you very much Atul. I am honored. Actually everyone on this site is an inspiration for me, especially Doina for Bee eaters.
super spotting Satyen , very nice pic reminds me of Doinas bee eater pics ,
guess u got an inspiration seeing those ,
very good job!!
Thanks Karen and Sean.
Beautiful spotting and picture Satyen!
Very pretty!
Thanks Yogesh, it is indeed florescent blue.
See the blue colour under his eye......flurescent Blue...
Thanks Sachin and Ashish. This one was also very near to me. There were many which were flying but could find this one sitting peacefully.
Nice work Satyen... I always find them either in air with speedy flights and on Electric wires.... not able see and spot them on a plant...!!
Nice shot,