Ethiopian Bee-eater Merops lafresnayii
Owned by Lukas Weber (@weber_bird_and_bolt).
Details
Identification
- Wing Shape
- Pointed
- Tail Shape
- Forked
Environment
- Habitat Type
- Shrubland
Tracking & Conservation
- Conservation Status
- Least Concern (LC)
Ethiopian Bee-eater
Merops lafresnayii
Environment
Tracking & Conservation
Item Lore
The Ethiopian Bee-eater, or *Merops lafresnayii*, is a distinctive member of the bee-eater family distinguished by its slender, pointed wings and characteristic forked tail. Endemic to the highlands of Ethiopia and Eritrea, this species is prized by bird enthusiasts for its specialized hunting behavior and its restricted range within the Horn of Africa.
Ethiopian Bee-eater
Merops lafresnayii
Environment
Tracking & Conservation
Item Lore
The Ethiopian Bee-eater, or *Merops lafresnayii*, is a distinctive member of the bee-eater family distinguished by its slender, pointed wings and characteristic forked tail. Endemic to the highlands of Ethiopia and Eritrea, this species is prized by bird enthusiasts for its specialized hunting behavior and its restricted range within the Horn of Africa.