Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Bee-eaters :: Chestnut-headed Bee-eater
Chestnut-headed Bee-eater Merops leschenaulti
Described by: Vieillot (1817)
Alternate common name(s): Bay-headed Bee-eater
Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors
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Range
S. India and Sri Lanka. Himalayas to se. Asia. E. Sumatra and Java.
Three major popultions;
(1) W. India and sw. Chine s. to Malaysia (Sumatra and Java) and Indochina.
(2) Java and Bali.
(3) S. Andaman Is.
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Sounds
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References
Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.
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