Birdorable 199: Rainbow Bee-eater
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Rainbow Bee-eater
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About the Rainbow Bee-eater
The Rainbow Bee-eater is a beautifully colored bird in a colorful family. This species is the only bee-eater found in Australia. They are commonly found in southern Australia and Tasmania. During winter, they migrate north to northern parts of Australia as well as New Guinea and some southern islands of Indonesia.
Rainbow Bee-eaters are very social birds. Outside of breeding season, they roost together in large groups.
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Details & Statistics
Added to Birdorable
Hatched July 30, 2009
Scientific Name
Merops ornatus
Bird Family
Measurements
Length:
7 to 8 inches
(17.8 to 20.3 cm)
Range
International Names
Chinese
彩虹蜂虎
Czech
Vlha Ozdobná
Danish
Regnbuebiæder
Dutch
Australische Bijeneter
Finnish
Australianmehiläissyöjä
French
Guêpier arc-en-ciel
German
Regenbogenspint
Italian
Gruccione Ornato Australiano
Japanese
ハチクイ (Hachikui)
Norwegian
Regnbuebieter
Polish
Zolna Teczowa
Russian
Радужная щурка
Spanish
Abejaruco Australiano
Swedish
Regnbågsbiätare
