Green Bee-eater [Merops orientalis]

When we were looking for migratory birds a few months back on the shores of the reservoir of Veer dam, we spotted this Green Bee-eater. Although Green Bee-eater is a native and commonly found bird, it is no less beautiful than the migratory birds we were looking for. Look at the colors and finish. Doesn't it look like from paradise?



Some facts…
• The scientific name of Green Bee-eater is Merops orientalis
• As the name suggests, Green Bee-eater relates to the bee-eater family of birds
• It is found in almost all parts of Asia, some parts of middle-east, some parts of Egypt, northern Africa and many surrounding locations
• Green Bee-eater has many sub-species also with variations in plumage, size, etc.
• Green Bee-eaters are found in forests, grasslands and thin scrubs, usually away from waterbodies



Isn't is beautiful?