Analysis and reconfirmation of a Bee-eater specimen from Japan

Hiroshi Ikenaga; Paul Sweet; and Margaret Hart

doi:10.2326/osj.8.169

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Analysis and reconfirmation of a Bee-eater specimen from Japan

Hiroshi Ikenaga, Paul Sweet, and Margaret Hart

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Keywords: Merops ornatus, Owston Collection, Rainbow Bee-eater, Rothschild Collection

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2009 Volume 8 Issue 2 Pages 169-171

DOI https://doi.org/10.2326/osj.8.169

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Abstract

The sole record of a bee-eater from Japan, a specimen in the collections of the AMNH, has been reexamined. The bird is confirmed as a female Rainbow Bee-eater Merops ornatus, the collection data written on the label in Japanese is translated and the measurements, plumage and molt of the bird are also described.

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