Swallow-tailed Bee-eater (Merops hirundineus)
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About Swallow-tailed Bee-eater (Merops hirundineus)
- Kingdom: Animals
- Phylum: Chordates
- Class: Birds
- Order: Kingfishers, Bee-eaters, Motmots
- Family: Bee-eaters
The swallow-tailed bee-eater is a species of bee-eater native to sub-Saharan Africa. It feeds predominantly on insects, especially bees and their relatives, which are caught in flight from an open perch. Its vivid colors and forked tail are distinctive.
Source: Wikipedia