Asian Green Bee-eater
NameAsian Green Bee-eater
Common NameAsian Green Bee-eater
Scientific NameMerops orientalis
FamilyMeropidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)18
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright green, with a golden-rufous crown and nape, a prominent black eye-stripe, and a black gorget (throat band). The central tail feathers are elongated into fine, dark streamers. The bill is slender and black, and the eyes are red.
Vocalization / CallA soft, trilling 'trrr-trrr-trrr' or 'prrreee' sound, often given in flight or from a perch.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, urban, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia, including countries like India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Identifying FeaturesVibrant green plumage, Golden-rufous crown and nape, Black eye-stripe, Black gorget on throat, Elongated central tail streamers, Slender body and pointed black bill, Red eyes
Description
This small, slender bird is characterized by its vibrant green plumage, a rufous crown, and a distinctive black eye-stripe. It is an aerial insectivore, often seen perching conspicuously on branches or wires, sallying out to catch insects in flight.
