Swallow-tailed Bee-eater
Merops hirundineus
The swallow-tailed bee-eater is a species of bee-eater native to sub-Saharan Africa. It feeds predominantly on insects, especially bees and their relatives, which are caught in flight from an open perch. Its vivid colors and forked tail are distinctive.
- Scientific name
- Merops hirundineus
- Family
- Bee-eaters
- IUCN status
- LC