Ethiopian Bee-eater
- Score
- 1.2158542
- Family
- Meropidae
- Tail Shape
- forked
- Wing Shape
- pointed
Why it matters
The Ethiopian Bee-eater, or *Merops lafresnayii*, is a distinctive member of the bee-eater family distinguished by its slender, pointed wings and characteristic forked tail. Endemic to the highlands of Ethiopia and Eritrea, this species is prized by bird enthusiasts for its specialized hunting behavior and its restricted range within the Horn of Africa.
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