Two colorful green and yellow bee-eaters perch on a bare branch, with one holding an insect in its beak and offering it to the other bird in a courtship display.

Bee Mine

A pair of Asian Green Bee-eaters (Merops orientalis) engage in a courtship display, with one bird offering (appropriately) a bee to its mate. © 2025 Chris Smith. All rights reserved.

Species

Merops orientalis (Asian Green Bee-eater)

Ecoregion

East Deccan moist deciduous forests

Habitat

Tropical Dry Forest

Places

Bichhiya

Protected Areas

Kanha

Season

Spring

Lighting

Midday

Behavior

Courtship & Display

Sex

Camera Details

Camera: NIKON Z 9
Aperture: f/16
Shutter Speed: 1/2000s
ISO: 2500
Focal Length: 600mm

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