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The sexes are not visually distinguishable. The entire plumage is bright green and tinged with blue especially on the chin and throat. The crown and upper back are tinged with golden plumage.
Habitat: Mostly in plains, but can sometimes be found up to 5000 to 6o00 ft. in the Himalayas.
Distribution:&nbsp;Widely distributed across Asia, from coastal southern Iran east through the Indian Subcontinent to Vietnam.
Family: Meropidae Latin name: Merops orientalis Size: 16-18 cm (9 in.) Distribution: Widely distributed IUCN status: Least concern
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Ecology &amp; behaviour 
Bee-Eaters predominantly eat insects, especially bees, wasps and ants, which are caught in the air from an open perch.
Breeding season lasts from March to June. Unlike many bee-eaters, these are often solitary nesters, making a tunnel in a sandy bank. The breeding pairs are often joined by helpers. The eggs are very spherical and glossy white. Clutch size varies with rainfall and insect food density. Both sexes incubate.
How can you help?
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Record your sightings using an application like ebird / bird journal. Do not disturb the nests/take photographs by approaching them. Follow ethical birding.

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