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Southern Carmine Bee-eater

Southern Carmine Bee-eater

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The Southern Carmine Bee-eater is a magnificent bird of sub-Saharan Africa, closely related to its northern counterpart. It shares the spectacular carmine-red plumage, blue crown, and black mask, differing in subtle details.
Where to spot
Found in southern and eastern Africa, from Angola east to Kenya and south to South Africa. Inhabits savannas, grasslands, and open woodlands, typically near water for nesting.
How to spot
Seek out their breeding colonies along river cliffs or sandy banks. Watch for their synchronized aerial displays and constant calls. Their vibrant colors make them unmissable, even from a distance.
When to spot
Best observed during the breeding season (often southern summer) when they gather in large colonies along riverbanks. Active during the day, with peak activity during warmer parts of the day.
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File:Southern Carmine Bee-eater (Merops nubicoides) immature flying over White Storks (Ciconia ciconia).jpg
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Southern Carmine Bee-Eater (Merops nubicoides) (51865799500).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Southern Carmine Bee-Eater (Merops nubicoides) (51870053514).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Southern Carmine Bee-eater (Merops nubicoides) (13951693613).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Southern Carmine Bee-eater (Merops nubicoides) (14030404252).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Southern Carmine Bee-eater (Merops nubicoides) (16732824032).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Southern Carmine Bee-eater (Merops nubicoides) immature flying over White Storks (Ciconia ciconia).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Southern carmine bee-eater, Merops nubicoides, Chobe National Park, Botswana (31617949644).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Southern carmine bee-eater (Merops nubicoides).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
These bee-eaters are highly gregarious, forming massive nesting colonies in riverine sandbanks, sometimes containing thousands of birds, creating a truly spectacular sight.
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