The Ecology of Merops Orientalis

Authors

  • Swetaleena Mishra Department of Zoology, Kolhan University, Chaibasa, Jharkhand, India

Keywords:

Clutch, Fledgling, Insectivorous

Abstract

An ecosystem functions by the interrelationship between the different types of living organisms found in it. The birds are a vital component of many a food chains as they occupy diverse habitats and therefore, they play a very important role in establishing ecological balance in the nature. Thus, study of avian ecology is very important aspect of life-science. The Merops orientalis, commonly called as the ‘green bee-eater’, is a very beautiful bird which is commonly found in the countryside. This study has been conducted to know the feeding, social and nesting behaviors of these tiny green bee-eaters. These amazing insectivorous birds are commonly found in this lush green region of Mosabani, a rural area in Jharkhand. These small hunters are slender having very colorful plumage and a typical tail structure. They mostly occur in pairs and nest in colonies. They roost on trees huddled in large groups making loud shrilling ‘treee- treee’ sounds. These birds camouflage beautifully with the green leaves of the trees and bushes

 

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2019-10-31

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S. Mishra, “The Ecology of Merops Orientalis”, Int. J. Sci. Res. Biol. Sci., vol. 6, no. 5, pp. 12–14, Oct. 2019.

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Vol. 6 No. 5 (2019): October Edition

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