Little Bee-eater - Merops pusillus
Guêpier nain
Common species. These birds are often seen in pairs or small parties. They live in savannah, woodland, forest edges and close to wetlands. They feed on insects, mainly bees, wasps and hornets.
Espèce commune. Ces oiseaux sont souvent vus en couples ou en petits groupes. Ils vivent dans les savanes, les zones boisées, les lisières des forêts et près des zones humides. Ils se nourrissent d'insectes, principalement d'abeilles, de guêpes et de frelons.
Gallery : © Callie de Wet
Website : Pbase Gallery
Order : Coraciiformes
Family : Meropidae
Species : Little Bee-eater
Reference: cadw47435
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Geographic range
Date taken : 2007 Dec
Geographic data
Country : South Africa (sf)
Region : Limpopo Province
Place : Kruger National Park
Latitude : 23° 49' 17'' South
Longitude : 31° 30' 0'' East
Exif data
Model : NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D300
Exposure : 1/60 s
Aperture : 10
Focal : 550 mm
Iso : 400
Flash : no
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Little Bee-eater
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