Blue-Throated Bee-Eater
Merops viridis
Aves › Coraciiformes › Meropidae › Merops
Conservation status: least_concern
This bird is a member of the bee-eater family. It feeds primarily on insects such as bees, wasps, and dragonflies. It has a signature blue throat that helps it stand out.
How To Identify
This bird possesses a slender, agile build and is distinguished by bright blue markings on its throat, contrasting with rich body colors.
Habitat
This species inhabits open woodlands, grasslands, and cultivated areas across tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, typically in areas with scattered trees and clearings.
Behaviour
Blue-throated Bee-eaters are highly aerial hunters that perch conspicuously on branches, dead trees, or wires before launching into swift, acrobatic flights to intercept flying insects.
Did You Know?
Blue-throated Bee-eaters are specialist insectivores that can catch flying insects with remarkable precision, often sallying from perches to snatch bees and other aerial prey mid-flight. They possess a specialized throat pouch that allows them to safely carry stinging insects without harm.
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