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Somali Bee-eater

Somali Bee-eater

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The Somali Bee-eater is a small, pale bee-eater endemic to the Horn of Africa. Its subtle plumage of green and blue, combined with a black eye-stripe, allows it to blend into its arid scrubland environment.
Where to spot
Restricted to the dry Acacia and Commiphora bushland and semi-desert regions of Somalia, northeastern Kenya, and southeastern Ethiopia.
How to spot
Look for it perching on low branches of thorny bushes or small trees, often near dry watercourses. Its quiet nature requires patience, but its habit of sallying forth for insects is characteristic.
When to spot
Resident throughout its range, so it can be observed year-round. Dawn and dusk are often the most active times for insect foraging.
File:Somali Bee-eater, Merops revoilii.jpg
File:Somali Bee-eater, Merops revoilii (cropped).jpg
File:Somali Bee-eater, Merops revoilii.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Somali Bee-eater, Merops revoilii (cropped).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This bee-eater is uniquely adapted to very arid and semi-desert environments, demonstrating how some species in the family can thrive in harsh, dry conditions.
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