Any Ideas - Koh Samui Thailand (1 Viewer)

[michelleharelle]

I know it's a long shot but does anyone know what this is? They have never been close enough to get a decent picture but thought someone might happen to know. Thanks. Michelle

 

[Butty]

A bee-eater. I guess green bee-eater.

 

[michelleharelle]

A bee-eater. I guess green bee-eater.

Amazing, thank you.

 

[bhutjoe]

I suspect a blue-tailed bee-eater, as being the more common one in Koh Samui/Surat Thani. Asian green bee-eaters have not be seen that far south, at least no records on e-bird

 

[michelleharelle]

I suspect a blue-tailed bee-eater, as being the more common one in Koh Samui/Surat Thani. Asian green bee-eaters have not be seen that far south, at least no records on e-bird

Thanks so much!

 

[Brian J Small]

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[bhutjoe]

Looking at the lightened photo provided by Mr. Small perhaps a blue-throated bee-eater should not be discounted. Wouldn't a blue-tail show a white line on the neck and much lighter undertail coverts? Sorry, I lack the knowledge to distinguish between the two in this case

 

[michelleharelle]

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Thank you for this.

 

[michelleharelle]

Looking at the lightened photo provided by Mr. Small perhaps a blue-throated bee-eater should not be discounted. Wouldn't a blue-tail show a white line on the neck and much lighter undertail coverts? Sorry, I lack the knowledge to distinguish between the two in this case

Thanks for your help. You guys all have way more knowledge than me.