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    • Meropidae
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Recent Observations

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Photos

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Observer

olie

Date

May 1, 2011

Description

Saw these bee-eaters at Chobe, but I don't know the species!

Tags

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Photos

What

Blue-breasted Bee-eater Merops variegatus

Observer

muir

Date

Feb 18, 2012 01:13 PM EST

Description

Only bee-eater saw on trip.

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Photos

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What

Blue-cheeked Bee-eater Merops persicus

Observer

marcellc

Date

Feb 23, 2012 05:46 PM GMT
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Description from Wikipedia

The bee-eaters are a group of near-passerine birds in the family Meropidae. Most species are found in Africa but others occur in southern Europe, Australia, and New Guinea. They are characterised by richly coloured plumage, slender bodies, and usually elongated central tail feathers. All have long downturned bills and pointed wings, which give them a swallow-like appearance when seen from afar. There are 26 different species of bee-eaters.

No range data available.