White-throated Bee-eater
Merops albicollis
| Size: | 28 cm |
| Habitat: | Grassland, woodland and lake shores |
| Feeding: | Flying insects such as bees, wasps, butterflies |
This Bee-eater is easily identified by its white throat and black eye and throat stripes. The rest of the plummage is pale green.
These Bee-eaters are very gregarious and are usually seen in large groups.
They nest in holes often on flat ground.
These photos were taken in the Selous National Park, Tanzania.
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