Bee-eater, nubian Merops nubicus
Scientific Classification
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Aves
Order:Coraciiformes
Family:Meropidae
Genus:Merops
Genus species:Merops nubicus
Animal Characteristics
Head-Body Length:36 cm
Identification:The carmine bee-eater has a dark blue-green forehead and crown, a black line through the eyes, and carmine plumage with a brownish tinge. The wings of the bee-eater are darker, and the tail feathers are elongated. The underparts (rump and undertail coverts) are bright carmine.
Habitat:Near rivers, marshes, open country
Diet:Carnivore: insects
Reproduction:Bee-eaters form large breeding colonies into the tens of thousands. They burrow into the sandbanks to build their nests. Breeding takes place from March to June.
Social Structure:These birds will gather in large flocks for roosting.
Behavior:Carmine bee-eaters are a summer migrant. They will often follow other animals to catch any insects they may disturb.
Status:No special status
Other Information
Geographic:Sub-Saharan AfricaDate:1980-11Subjects:perching birds
Carmine bee-eater
Nubian bee-eater
Bee eaters
Coraciiformes
Birds
Vertebrates
Chordata
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