Bee-eaters
Order: Coraciiformes. Family: Meropidae
The bee-eaters are a group of near passerine birds in the family Meropidae. Most species are found in Africa but others occur in southern Europe, Madagascar, Australia and New Guinea. They are characterised by richly coloured plumage, slender bodies and usually elongated central tail feathers. All are colorful and have long downturned bills and pointed wings, which give them a swallow-like appearance when seen from afar. There are 26 species worldwide and 6 species which occur in India.
- Blue-bearded Bee-eater Nyctyornis athertoni
- Green Bee-eater Merops orientalis
- Blue-cheeked Bee-eater Merops persicus
- Blue-tailed Bee-eater Merops philippinus
- European Bee-eater Merops apiaster
- Chestnut-headed Bee-eater Merops leschenaulti
Read more about this topic: Birds Of India