Merops apiaster
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Chestnut crown and back grading into a golden shoulder and rump, with turquoise-blue underparts
Bright yellow throat bordered by a narrow black collar, plus a black stripe through the eye
Long slender downcurved bill, diagnostic in silhouette alone
Two central tail feathers extend as fine spikes; juveniles lack them
Lines up along wires, sallies out to catch insects and returns to the same perch; flight alternates flicking beats with glides on triangular pointed wings
Soft rolling "prruip prruip" carrying down from the sky, heard before the bird is seen
