Chestnut-headed Bee-eater
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    Chestnut-headed Bee-eater

    Merops leschenaulti

    Iconic Birds
    Least Concern

    The chestnut-headed bee-eater, or bay-headed bee-eater, is a bird in the bee-eater family Meropidae. It breeds on the Indian subcontinent and adjoining regions, ranging from India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka across Southeast Asia to Indonesia.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Chestnut-headed Bee-eater. Sightings recorded in 128 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    South Asia
    Bazzar AreaEastern Nepal Terai & Border Hills, Nepal
    Rare
    Koshi Tappu Wildlife ReserveEastern Nepal Terai & Border Hills, Nepal
    Rare
    Southeast Asia
    Hutan Simpanan Kekal Pantai AchehNorthern Peninsular Malaysia, Malaysia
    Rare
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