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Bee-eater European Bee-eater,Merops apiaster Click/tap to enlarge

Bee-eater

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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 Ferdy Christant
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By shimi eni

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Uploaded Aug 25, 2012. Captured Apr 28, 2012 10:34.
  • NIKON D300
  • f/6.3
  • 1/4000s
  • ISO400
  • 300mm