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Common name:

European Bee Eater 

Ladakhi name:

Unknown

Scientific name:

Merops apiaster

Order:

Coraciiformes

Family:

Meropidae

fun facts:

European bee-eaters are prone to parasites due to nesting in burrows. Because of this, they need to preen, bath, and clean themselves often.

Bird Club Contributor:

Choldan Gasaha, Spituk