Diorama of bee-eaters (Merops apiaster). Detail of two specimens

José María Benedito

Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales, MNCN - CSIC
Madrid, Spain

One of the taxidermy jewels of the MNCN which can be seen in the permanent exhibition on biodiversity. This diorama masterfully reports different aspects of the biology of this migratory species that visits our country to breed.

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Title: Diorama of bee-eaters (Merops apiaster). Detail of two specimens
Creator Lifespan: 1873 - 1951
Creator Nationality: Spanish
Type: Naturalized specimens
Taxidermist: José María Benedito
Scientific name: Merops apiaster

Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales, MNCN - CSIC

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