Blue-cheeked Bee-eater

Merops superciliosus

The Blue-cheeked Bee-eater is a colorful bird found in parts of Africa and the Middle East. It is known for its striking plumage, with a green body, blue cheeks, and a black mask. These birds are highly sociable and often gather in large colonies during the breeding season. They are skilled aerial hunters, capturing insects on the wing with impressive agility. Blue-cheeked Bee-eaters typically nest in burrows on sandy banks and cliffs, where they raise their young. They are a migratory species, traveling long distances between their breeding and wintering grounds.

Habitat: Savannas, grasslands, and open woodlands