Merops Collection

Green bee-eater (Merops orientalis) pair perched on branch, facing opposite directions. Karnataka, India

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European Bee-Eater perched on a branch Castile and Leon, Spain. Date:

Indian bee eater, Merops orientalis. Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4641201 Indian bee eater, Merops orientalis. Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine," Harrison, London

Battle for territory
Elroee Assaraf

True Love
Nicolás Merino

Bee-eater (Merops apiaster) male offering wasp as nuptial gift, Hungary. June

Bee-eater (Merops apiaster) with Bumblebee prey, Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, southern Spain, July

European bee-eater (Merops apiaster) two perched on branch, Lower Silesia, Poland

European bee eaters (Merops apiaster) one taking off another perched, Kiskunsagi National Park, Pusztaszer, Hungary. May

Four Little bee-eaters (Merops pusillus) perched on branch, Seronera Valley, Serenegeti National Park, Tanzania

Blue cheeked bee eater (Merops persicus) two squabbling, Oman, April

Bee-eater (Merops apiaster), Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, southern Spain, April

European bee eaters (Merops apiaster) mating, Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, El Bosque, southern Spain, May

Blue-tailed bee-eater (Merops philippinus) pair sitting on perch, Near Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Karnataka, India

Group of Little bee-eaters (Merops pusillus) perched side by side on branch in early morning, Allahein River, The Gambia

Two Chestnut-headed bee-eaters (Merops leschenaulti) perched on branch, Yala National Park, Southern and Uva Provinces, Sri Lanka

Merops apiaster#2
Ricky Simon

Green bee-eater (Merops orientalis) calling, portrait, Bardia National Park, Terai, Nepal

flying beauty II
Rostislav Kralik

Two Little bee-eaters (Merops pusillus) perched side by side on branch, one with insect in beak, Allahein River, The Gambia

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Rainbow Bee-eater (Merops ornatus), Yellow Water Billabong, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia Date: 02/02/2008

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Southern Carmine Bee-eater (Merops nubicoides), Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, Africa Date: 15/09/2009

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Southern Carmine Bee-eater (Merops nubicoides), Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, Africa Date: 15/09/2009

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Southern Carmine Bee-eater (Merops nubicoides), Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, Africa Date: 15/09/2009

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Southern carmine bee-eaters, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia. Date: 23/04/2009

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Africa. Tanzania. Little Bee Eater at Tarangire NP. Date: 26/08/2005

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Africa. Tanzania. Little Bee Eater at Tarangire NP. Date: 19/05/2005

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Africa. Tanzania. Little Bee Eaters at Manyara NP. Date: 19/05/2005

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Africa. Tanzania. Little Bee Eaters at Manyara NP. Date: 19/05/2005

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Africa. Tanzania. Little Bee Eater at Manyara NP. Date: 19/05/2005

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Africa. Tanzania. Little Bee Eater at Manyara NP. Date: 19/05/2005

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Africa. Tanzania. Little Bee Eater at Manyara NP. Date: 19/05/2005

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Africa. Tanzania. Little Bee Eaters at Manyara NP. Date: 19/05/2005

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Little Bee Eater, Merops revoilii, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania Date: 11/11/2005

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Africa. Kenya. White-fronted Bee Eater at Lake Nakuru NP. Date: 19/05/2005

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Africa, Kenya, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Little Bee Eater (Merops pusillus) perched on branch along Telek River Date: 19/02/2005

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Africa, Kenya, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Two Little Bee Eaters (Merops pusillus) perched on branch along Telek River Date: 19/02/2005

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Africa, Kenya, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Little Bee Eater (Merops pusillus) perched on branch along Telek River Date: 19/02/2005

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Little Bee Eater, Merops revoilii, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya Date: 11/11/2005

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Kenya. Red-throated bee eater (Merops bullocki) Date: 27/08/2005

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Kenya, Lake Nakuru National Park. White-Fronted Bee-Eater (Merops bullockoides) Date: 27/08/2005

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Africa, Botswana, Chobe National Park, White-fronted Bee Eater (Merops bullockoides) on branch by Chobe River Date: 19/02/2005

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Africa, Botswana, Chobe National Park, Carmine Bee Eater (Merops nubicus) perched on branch along Chobe River Date: 19/02/2005

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Carmine Bee-Eater, (Merops rubicoides), nesting colony, Okavango Delta, Botswana. Date: 23/04/2005

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Bee Eater posed on branch, Botswana, Africa. Date: 14/05/2008

Pair of Eurasian bee-eaters (Merops apiaster) perched on branch, Pusztaszer reserve, Hungary. May

Scansores, Syndactylae, Passeres; Woodpecker, Kingfisher (colour litho)
6016757 Scansores, Syndactylae, Passeres; Woodpecker, Kingfisher (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scansores, Syndactylae, Passeres; Woodpecker)

New Zealand tui bird, Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae, and European bee eater, Merops apiaster. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d Orbignys

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"Merops: The Colorful World of Bee-eaters" A vibrant pair of Green bee-eaters (Merops orientalis) perched on a branch, their gaze fixed in opposite directions. Picture No. 11981421 captures their captivating beauty. In the early morning light along Allahein River in The Gambia, a delightful group of Little bee-eaters (Merops pusillus) sit side by side on a branch, creating a picturesque scene. Witnessing courtship rituals, a male Bee-eater (Merops apiaster) presents a wasp as a nuptial gift to his potential mate in Hungary during the month of June. Nature's delicate balance unfolds as another Bee-eater (Merops apiaster), this time with its bumblebee prey, showcases its hunting prowess amidst the stunning Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park. Two Chestnut-headed bee-eaters (Merops leschenaulti) gracefully perch on a branch within Yala National Park in Sri Lanka's Southern and Uva Provinces, showcasing their striking plumage. Lower Silesia in Poland becomes home to two European bee-eaters (Merops apiaster), elegantly poised on a branch against the backdrop of nature's wonders. Capturing an awe-inspiring moment, one European bee eater takes off while another remains perched nearby—showcasing both grace and power simultaneously. Seronera Valley witnesses four Little bee-eaters (Merops pusillus) finding solace together upon one branch—a testament to unity and companionship among these colorful birds. Oman's April skies witness two Blue cheeked bee eaters (Merops persicus) engaged in playful squabbles—an enchanting display that adds vibrancy to the landscape.