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Merops pusillus

Merops pusillus,Little Bee Eater

Merops pusillus, also known as the Little Bee Eater, eats insects. Breeding has been recorded throughout the year and nests in caves in the rock walls.Listed in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ver 3.1:2009 Bird Red List.Protect wild animals and eliminate wild meat.Maintaini

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Scientific Name Merops pusillus,Little Bee Eater
Length 15-17cm
Weight 10-18g
Lifespan No textual research information is available
IUCN Status LC
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    Merops pusillus, also known as the Little Bee Eater, eats insects. Breeding has been recorded throughout the year and nests in caves in the rock walls.

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    Listed in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ver 3.1:2009 Bird Red List.




    Protect wild animals and eliminate wild meat.


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    Appearance

    Body length 15-17 cm, weight 10-18 g.

    Distribution & Habitat

    It is found in Senegal, Zaire, Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania, Namibia, Botswana and South Africa.
    Inhabits shrubs, grasslands and other areas.
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