Little Bee-eater

Merops pusillus

Size:	17 cm
Habitat:	Grassland, woodland and lake shores
Feeding:	Flying insects such as bees, wasps, butterflies

This pretty little bird is the smallest of the Bee-eaters in Africa. As it's name suggests, it feeds on bees, wasps and other flying insects.

Many Bee-eater species are gregarious and are seen in large groups. However, the Little Bee-eater is usually seen alone or in pairs.

These photos were taken in Kenya, one in the Amboseli National Park and the other in the Masai Mara.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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