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BIRD - European Bee eater (Merops apiaster) - Italy - Piemonte Photo : Carlo Galliani
Picture of two colorful bee-eaters.
One last shot of a Rainbow Bee-eater, at the same location on the Murrumbidgee as the previously posted Bee-eater. This will be the last -- unless I manage to capture one in flight or with a real bee in beak!
European Merops apiaster - bee eater,July 2018, Romania
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. Usually seen perched on wires or circling in swallowlike flight, often in small groups; feeds by catching insects (especially bees) on the wing. Quite vocal, often giving distinctive pipping calls.
The bird of 2010, selected by blog and facebook followers, is the European Bee-eater Merops apiaster. My thanks to all my friends for joining in the fun of selecting this species. It has been your choice! Here is a small selection for all to enjoy...
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