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Rainbow Bee-eater

Natural Sciences Collection

Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT)

Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT)
Australia

The Rainbow Bee-eater (Merops ornatus) is found throughout mainland Australia, except for in the desert areas. They are highly skilled at catching flying insects on the wing before carrying them back to a perch to eat. A breeding pair will dig a long tunnel into a sandy bank to use as a nest and raise their young.

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  • Title: Rainbow Bee-eater
  • Creator: Natural Sciences Collection
  • Medium: Taxidermy skin mount
Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT)

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