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The Little Bee-Eater (Merops pusillus) is a fairly common (though irregularly distributed) breeding visitor to Liberia's coastal savanna belt during the dry season (Nov-May). It prefers quiet roadsides or semi-open grassy areas, often not far from water. Pairs or small groups are often encountered perched close to the ground, watching for passing insects in typical bee-eater style. It burrows into sandy roadside banks or even into nearly flat ground to make its nest.
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oooh! These pictures are really good!
ReplyDeleteHow many more species of bee eaters are there?
Bird books I have give the following information on bee-eaters:
ReplyDeleteWorldwide: 24-26 species
Africa: 18-19 species
West Africa: 14 species
Liberia: 8 species
In my photo collection I have only 4 species, which means you've now seen all I've got! I do have a few more shots of the Little Bee-Eater, which I hope to post sometime.