The Southern Carmine Bee-eater (Merops nubicoides) is one of the most strikingly beautiful birds in Africa. Here are some fascinating facts about this radiant red bird. The Southern Carmine Bee-eater is easily recognized by its brilliant carmine-red body, a turquoise-blue crown and rump, and a black facial mask. Males have elongated tail streamers, adding to their elegant look. These birds are found across southern and central Africa, particularly in Botswana, Namibia, Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe,

Huge Southern Carmine Bee-eater colony This video is about the incredible Southern Carmine Bee-eater colony in an area of the Zambezi flood plain. This was an incredible spectacle. I posted a short clip from Namibia when I was there, so you may have seen it earlier on my timeline. Etienne Birding #nature #birding #namibia #avitourism #birds #birdingadventures #naturetourism #bird #birdinglife #birdingtiktok #zambezi #katimamulilo #beeeater #beeeaters #birdcolony | Derek Keats