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European Bee-eater Coming-in on the Island of Lesvos in may from Africa, and waiting for me to take this photo, the most colorful bird on the Island.<br /> enlarge for a better view . European bee-eater,Geotagged,Greece,Merops apiaster,Spring Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

European Bee-eater

Coming-in on the Island of Lesvos in may from Africa, and waiting for me to take this photo, the most colorful bird on the Island.
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    Beautiful shot Paul! Cheers, Arp Posted 5 years ago
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    Stunning! Posted 5 years ago

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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 Paul Dirksen
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By Paul Dirksen

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Uploaded Mar 6, 2020. Captured May 5, 2017 14:38 in Unnamed Road, Lesvos 811 07, Greece.
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  • Canon EOS 650D
  • f/9.0
  • 1/1328s
  • ISO400
  • 400mm