Olive Bee-eater
Merops superciliosus
Points
15
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Meropidae
Olive Bee-eater.
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Merops superciliosus
Category
birds
Family
Meropidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 38.5 g (EltonTraits).
Points
15 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding olive bee-eater in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: mid-level vegetation 50%, understorey foraging 40%, aerial foraging 10%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 100%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
Namibia
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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