Family
Meropidae
Habits
Diurnal, Communal birds, groups of 20-30 fly in loose parties when migrating. Also roost together at night,
Habitat
Woodland Forest Grassland Wetlands Stone Country, Prefers open areas; open woodland; inland waters and fringing forests; escarpment.
Breeding
October November December January February, 5 to 7; white and glossy. Incubation 21-25 daysc by parental pair and helpers, young brooded and fed by parents and helpers, Fledge in about 4 wks.
Parks
Kakadu National Park
Diet
Omnivore, Insects.
Details
| Common Name: |
Rainbow Bee-eater |
Scientific Name: |
Merops ornatus |
| Sub Order: |
Unavailable |
Order: |
Coraciiformes |
| Class: |
Aves |
Category: |
Native |
| Status: |
Least Concern |
Size: |
Unavailable |
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