Bee-Eater Blue-Breasted (Merops variegatus) – Nothern Province Zambia

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Bee-Eater Blue-Breasted (Merops variegatus) – Nothern Province Zambia

Capturing a picture of the Little Bee-Eater that fully illustrates its multiple colours is a challenge.  This picture in this collection shows the bird in Zambia with a more yellow breast than rufous.  The blue collar and eye brow are less obvious..

  • Species:Blue-Breasted Bee-Eater (Merops variegatus)
  • Bird Type:Adult
  • FamilyBee-eaters (Meropidae)
  • Date Taken20090910
  • Location:Shiwa Ngandu
  • Area:Nothern Province
  • Country:Zambia
  • Region:All Africa South of Sahara
Photo File Ref: BOA28203a Bee-Eater Blue-Breasted 2 Shiwa Ngandu Zambia Sept09 PWH_1546
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