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European bee-eater - Merops apiaster River Tormes, Salamanca (Spain). European bee-eater,Geotagged,Merops apiaster,Spain,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

European bee-eater - Merops apiaster

River Tormes, Salamanca (Spain).

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The European bee-eater

The European bee-eater is a near passerine bird in the bee-eater family Meropidae. The genus name "Merops" is Ancient Greek for "bee-eater", and "apiaster" is Latin, also meaning "bee-eater", from "apis", "bee".

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Similar species: Kingfisher, Bee-eater, Rollers
Species identified by Patomarazul
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By Patomarazul

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Uploaded Jun 25, 2022. Captured Jul 14, 2012 11:18 in Botánico Park, P.º Universidad de Coimbra, 1c, 37007 Salamanca, Spain.
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  • NIKON D7000
  • f/6.3
  • 10/16000s
  • ISO400
  • 300mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.