Little Bee-eater
Merops pusillus
- Class
- Bird
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 4,497
- Most observed in
- 🇿🇦 South Africa
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The little bee-eater (Merops pusillus) is a bird species in the bee-eater family, Meropidae. They are found in Sub-Saharan Africa. They should not be confused with the little green bee-eater (Merops orientalis). Migration is limited to seasonal movements depending on rainfall patterns. They inhabit various biomes, such as savanna, bushveld, and even marsh-like areas.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Little bee-eater”.