Merops gularis australis (Reichenow): MEROPIDAE: black bee-eater

Bee-eaters are bird specialists that feed on flying insects such as ants, bees and wasps which they catch in mid air by taking off from an open perch. Bee-eaters then remove the stings by repeatedly hitting and rubbing the insect on a hard surface. This - -

Collection

Natural history

Inventory Number

5031055

Title

Merops gularis australis (Reichenow): MEROPIDAE: black bee-eater

Object Type

PhysicalObject

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