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Blue-bearded Bee-eater

Blue-bearded Bee-eater

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The Blue-bearded Bee-eater is a large, colorful bee-eater of Asian forests, distinguished by its blue 'beard' of elongated throat feathers. Its plumage is mostly green with a brown head and a blue tail.
Where to spot
Found across South and Southeast Asia, including India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and China. Inhabits lowland and montane evergreen forests.
How to spot
Look for its large size, green plumage, and the prominent blue 'beard'. It often sits still on a perch, making sudden sallies for flying insects. Listen for its loud, rolling 'prrrruup' or 'krrrou' calls.
When to spot
Resident year-round in much of its range, with some populations undertaking local migrations. Active during the day, often seen perched on exposed branches.
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File:Blue-bearded Bee-eater - Nyctyornis athertoni - Apr07 130.jpg
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File:Blue-bearded Bee-eater-Nyctyornis athertoni.JPG
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Blue-bearded Bee-eater - Nyctyornis athertoni - Apr07 129.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Blue-bearded Bee-eater - Nyctyornis athertoni - Apr07 130.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Like other bee-eaters, the Blue-bearded Bee-eater has a diet dominated by insects, especially bees and wasps, which it expertly catches in mid-air and disarms before consumption.
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