Scientific name: Merops bulocki (Vieillot, 1817).

The bee-eaters are a group of near passerine birds in the family Meropidae. They are characterised by richly coloured plumage, slender bodies and usually
elongated central tail feathers.

Just as the expressive name reveals, bee-eaters predominantly eat insects, especially bees, wasps and hornets, which are caught in the air by sallies
from an open perch. Before eating its meal, a bee-eater removes the sting by repeatedly hitting the insect on a hard surface.

Books: Kingfishers, Bee-Eaters, & Rollers: A Handbook.