Little Bee-eater (Merops Pusillas)

✨ Key Features

• Bright green plumage

• Distinct black eye stripe

• Yellow throat with fine black border

• Slender body with slightly elongated tail feathers

🌏 Habitat

Found across sub-Saharan Africa, especially in:

• Riverbanks and wetlands

• Open woodland

• Grassland edges

Often seen:

• Perched low, making short flights to catch insects

⚡ What Makes It Special

Catches flying insects mid-air, often returning to the same perch to beat and swallow its prey.

🧠 Summary

A small green bird that catches insects in flight, often seen perched near water or open woodland.