Merops pusillus Little Bee-eater Kleinbyvreter
Alma, Mar 2020
A breeding resident. Fairly common and widespread across the Waterberg, less so in the surrounding thorn savanna (62% in, 38% out; recorded in 61% of the Waterberg pentads); frequents lightly wooded country on sandy substrates, either as single birds, in pairs while breeding, or in family groups in winter. Breeds in summer, sometimes parasitised by Greater Honeyguide.
A breeding resident. Fairly common and widespread across the Waterberg, less so in the surrounding thorn savanna (62% in, 38% out; recorded in 61% of the Waterberg pentads); frequents lightly wooded country on sandy substrates, either as single birds, in pairs while breeding, or in family groups in winter. Breeds in summer, sometimes parasitised by Greater Honeyguide.
Weltevreden, May 2019
Lindani, Feb 2018
Lindani, Feb 2018
adult moulting (left), juvenile (right)