Bee-eater - Wikipedia
Single species occur in each of Europe, (the European bee-eater), Australia (the rainbow bee-eater) and Madagascar (the olive bee-eater, also found on mainland Africa). Of the three genera, Merops , which has the majority of the species, occurs across the entirety of …
European bee-eater - Wikipedia
The European bee-eater (Merops apiaster) is a near passerine bird in the bee-eater family, Meropidae. It breeds in southern and central Europe, northern and southern Africa, and western Asia. Except for the resident southern African population, the species is strongly migratory, wintering in tropical Africa. [1]
Bee-Eater: Characteristics, Diet, Facts & More [Fact Sheet]
Bee-eaters are among the most vibrant and visually striking birds, thanks to their colorful plumage that often blends shades of green, blue, yellow, and sometimes even red or orange. They typically have slender bodies and long, pointed beaks that are well-suited for their insectivorous diet.
European Bee-eater Bird Facts (Merops apiaster) | Birdfact
Roughly the same size as a Starling, the European Bee-eater is a strikingly colourful bird with a slender body. Its back and wings are chestnut and gold, contrasting with a turquoise belly and throat.
Bee-eater | Brightly Colored, Acrobatic, Social | Britannica
Bee-eater, any of about 25 species of brightly coloured birds of the family Meropidea (order Coraciiformes). Found throughout tropical and subtropical Eurasia, Africa, and Australasia (one species, Merops apiaster, occasionally reaches the British Isles), bee …
European Bee-eater - Merops apiaster - Birds of the World
2024年3月29日 · The European Bee-eater is the most widespread bee-eater (Meropidae) species, with a breeding distribution that extends from Portugal in the west, east as far as Mongolia and western China, and from Denmark in the north to North Africa in the south, as well as a disjunct population in South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana.
European Bee-eater - eBird
Spectacularly colorful and unmistakable long-billed insect-eater with a bright yellow throat, gemstone-blue belly, and flame-colored back. Found in open and semiopen country, mainly in drier areas; nests colonially in burrows dug into sand banks, often river banks.
Bee-eater - San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants
Most bee-eaters are found in Africa and Asia, with some in southern Europe, Australia, and New Guinea. They are medium-sized, boisterous birds; males and females look nearly alike.
Southern Carmine Bee-eater - eBird
A large, spectacular, slender, carmine-pink-and-teal-blue bee-eater with a long pointed tail, black bill, and black facial mask. The immature is duller and shorter-tailed. It gathers in large groups that often attend bush fires, and it specializes in catching large flying insects, including dragonflies, butterflies, and locusts.
European Bee-Eater - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on ... - Animalia
The European bee-eater (Merops apiaster) is a near passerine bird in the bee-eater family, Meropidae. As their name suggests, these brightly-colored birds predominantly eat flying insects, especially bees and wasps, which they catch on the wing from an open perch.