European bee-eater / Bienenfresser (Merops apiaster)

Bienenfresser. 2022-05-21 12:53:36 Leuk

Observations

Only documented observation: 2022-05-21

Description

Classification: Genus Merops (Merops); Family Meropidae (Meropidae)
General: Deutschland: Brut-, Zugvogel
Personal notes: Hoped to hear it and especially see it in Maienfeld (Kulturland-Exkursion) but didn't. It'll show up in Leuk in 2022!
Vocalization: Quite vocal in all activities. [Link]

Seasonal behavior

Presence: 04-20 - 10-07
Breeding: 05-21 - 08-09
Migration in: 04-20 - 06-09
Migration out: 07-20 - 10-07
More details at Vogelwarte.ch

Other Details

Physical details

Physical details: length=27-29 cm, wingspan=44-49 cm, weight=44-78 g
Habitats: Agricultural

Vocalisation

Song: BirdID says multi-syllabic, rolling phrases, although it often seems to be one syllable as well. Hope to hear it and especially see it in Maienfeld.
Song attributes: Melody: simple rhythmic, slow, Frequency: medium (1-5 KHz)