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White-fronted Bee-eater

White-fronted Bee-eater

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The White-fronted Bee-eater is a beautiful, medium-sized bee-eater found in a broad band across Sub-Saharan Africa. It is characterized by its white forehead, black mask, red throat, and green body, with distinctive red eyes.
Where to spot
Widespread across Sub-Saharan Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to South Africa. Inhabits open woodlands, savannas, grasslands, and cultivated areas, often near sandy riverbanks or cliffs for nesting.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive white forehead, black eye-stripe, and red throat. It often perches prominently and makes aerial sallies. Listen for its melodious, rolling 'prrrruup' call, which is a common sound in its habitat.
When to spot
Resident year-round, with some local or migratory movements depending on the region. Active during the day, often seen perched in open areas or flying to catch insects.
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File:Merops bullockoides 1 Luc Viatour.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:White-fronted Bee-Eater (Merops bullockoides) 2024-11-21.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:White-fronted Bee-Eater (Merops bullockoides) 2024-12-04.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:White-fronted Bee-eater (Merops bullockoides) (16653461693).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:White-fronted bee-eater (Merops Bullockoides) Mlilwane.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:White-fronted bee-eater (Merops Bullockoides) in flight Mlilwane.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:White-fronted bee-eater (Merops bullockoides) Kruger 2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:White-fronted bee-eater (Merops bullockoides) Namibia.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:White-fronted bee-eater (Merops bullockoides) Zimbabwe.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
White-fronted Bee-eaters are cooperative breeders, with young birds from previous broods often helping their parents raise subsequent clutches, contributing to the colony's overall success.
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