Wednesday, June 11, 2014

RAINBOW BEE-EATER


Photograph:  Sydney zoo
Rainbow bee-eater, photographed in northern Queensland

16   RAINBOW BEE-EATER                Merops ornatus

Australia   (16)

Also known as Rainbow bird and Kingfisher. Found in most of Australian mainland except central east of Western Australia and west of South Australia. Located in woodlands, open areas. The bee-eater is 23-28 cms.

photographed at Cunnamulla, southern Queensland



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