Green Bee Eater Bird | Birds of Karnataka | Birds of India

 

Green Bee Eater Bird

 

Bird Name	Green Bee Eater Bird
Synonyms	Bee-eater, Also known as little green bee-eater, Asian green bee eater
Bird Family	Meropidae
Scientific Name	Merops Orientalis
Bird name in Kannada	ಜೇನ್ನೊಣ ಬಾಕ, ಕಳ್ಳಿ ಪೀರ
Commonly found in	Most species found in Africa, Asia, and few in Europe, Australia
Remarks	You can find them near human habitation perched near electric wires and poles. These are of rich bright green colored birds and tinged with blue in chin and throat, and they have elongated tails and feathers. Like their name, they predominantly eat insects, especially bees, wasps, and ants.
Photographers	MCJ