Blue-cheeked Bee-eater

Merops persicus

These bee-eaters were shot in a place called the Kylyz Kala in the Khorezm region of Uzbekistan. These individuals were noisily frolicking around the fort in what seemed like territory defense.

Photographed at: Uzbekistan on 2025-05-05

Album: Uzbekistan

Family: Meropidae

Diet: Insects

Size: 24 - 27 cms