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blue tailed bee eater

Merops philippinus

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Description:

Its a beautiful bird and a voracious eater.lives in groups.waits above the tree top and catches insects in flying mode.it is different from green bee-eater by prominent blue tail.

Habitat:

scrub forests and casurina trees are its nesting places.

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PublishedMarch 16, 2013

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