Olive Bee-eater
- Score
- 1
- Family
- Meropidae
- Tail Shape
- forked
- Wing Shape
- pointed
Why it matters
The olive bee-eater, *Merops superciliosus*, is widely admired by birders for its specialized ability to catch insects mid-flight, often removing the sting from bees and wasps by repeatedly striking them against a perch. Its distinctive pointed wings and slightly forked tail enable the precise, agile maneuvers required to hunt in the varied habitats of Madagascar and coastal East Africa.
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