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African Green Bee-eater

African Green Bee-eater

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The African Green Bee-eater is a diminutive, yet striking, bee-eater with predominantly green plumage and a distinctive black stripe through its eye. It is a common and vocal resident of open habitats.
Where to spot
Widely distributed across sub-Saharan Africa, inhabiting a variety of open environments such as savannas, grasslands, farmlands, and sparse woodlands, often near water.
How to spot
Look for its vibrant green body perched prominently on low branches, wires, or even the backs of large mammals. Listen for its characteristic high-pitched trilling calls, often given in flight or from a perch.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round throughout its range, being a largely resident species. Most active during the day, particularly mornings and late afternoons.
File:African green bee-eater (Merops viridissimus) Aswan (52260525791).jpg
File:Merops viridissimus cleopatra at Elephantine Island, Aswan, Egypt 1.jpg
File:Merops viridissimus cleopatra at Elephantine Island, Aswan, Egypt 2.jpg
File:Merops viridissimus cleopatra at Elephantine Island, Aswan, Egypt 3.jpg
File:Merops viridissimus cleopatra at Fayoum, Egypt 1.jpg
File:African green bee-eater (Merops viridissimus) Aswan (52260525791).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Merops viridissimus cleopatra at Elephantine Island, Aswan, Egypt 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Merops viridissimus cleopatra at Elephantine Island, Aswan, Egypt 2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Merops viridissimus cleopatra at Elephantine Island, Aswan, Egypt 3.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Merops viridissimus cleopatra at Fayoum, Egypt 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Despite its small size, this bee-eater is highly territorial during the breeding season and will aggressively defend its nesting and foraging areas from rivals.
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