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Fig 1 : Red-bearded Bee-eater (male)
Nyctyornis amictus
Location : Fraser's Hill, Peninsular Malaysia
Habitat : Lower montane primary forest.
Notes : Elevation of 1050 metres.
Fig 2 : Blue-tailed Bee-eater
Merops philippinus
Location : Ipoh, Perak, Peninsular Malaysia
Habitat : Sparsely wooded, open country
Fig 3 : Blue-tailed Bee-eater
Merops philippinus
Location : Byram, Penang State, Peninsular Malaysia
Habitat : Mixed wetlands
Notes : Consuming
a bee or wasp.
Fig 4 : Asian Green
Bee-eater
Merops orientalis
Location : Kaeng Krachan, Phetchaburi, Thailand
Habitat : Forest edge
Notes : Photo by Charles Currin.
Fig 5 : Blue-throated Bee-eater
Merops viridis
Location : Penanti, Penang, Peninsular Malaysia
Habitat : Sandy grassland and scrub
Notes : Two adults in argumentative mood.
Fig 6 : Chestnut-headed Bee-eater
Merops leschenaulti
Location : Penanti, Penang, Peninsular Malaysia
Habitat : Sandy grassland and scrub
Notes : Adult and juvenile at the
entrance to their burrow.
Fig 7 : Blue-bearded Bee-eater
Nyctyornis athertoni
Location : Kaeng Krachan, Phetchaburi, Thailand
Habitat : Forest edge
Notes : Photo by Charles Currin. |
