Green Bee-eater

Merops orientalis

Order:

Coraciiformes

Family:

Meropidae

Size:

31 cm

Weight:

38-56 g

Taxonomy:

M. p. persicus (Pallas, 1773)

Short Description:

Green Bee-eater (Merops orientalis) is a charming bird species found across Pakistan, known for its striking emerald-green plumage, elongated central tail feathers, and slender curved beak. Their underparts are adorned with a contrasting yellow coloration, while their eyes are encircled by a black band. These agile birds are often seen perched on wires or branches, where they scan the surroundings for their insect prey. Green Bee-eaters are highly social birds, often found in small groups or pairs, and are known for their distinctive trilling calls.

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Green Bee-eaters are distributed widely throughout Pakistan, inhabiting a variety of habitats including open woodlands, scrublands, agricultural areas, and even urban environments. They are particularly abundant in the plains and lowland regions of Pakistan, including Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Green Bee-eaters are predominantly insectivorous, feeding primarily on bees, wasps, dragonflies, butterflies, and other flying insects. They are adept aerial hunters, employing acrobatic flight maneuvers to capture their prey mid-air. These birds are known to perch on exposed branches or wires, where they maintain a lookout for passing insects. They are also known to exhibit cooperative behavior while foraging, with individuals sometimes joining forces to hunt larger swarms of insects.