Monday, July 25, 2011

Green Bee-eater (Merops orientalis)

Common Name: Green Bee-eater
Scientific Name: Merops Orientalis
Identification: A strong, sharp bill, fused front toes, A fine black line runs in front of and behind the eye
Habitat: Found in grassland, thin scrub and forest often quite far from water
Feeding: Mainly insect eaters
Location: Udawalawa National park, Sri Lanka
Reference: http://www.indiasite.com/wildlife/birds/beeeater.html



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