Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Coraciiformes
Family: Meropidae
Genus: Merops
Species: M. philippinus
Elegant, slender bird of the open country, frequently seen in flight or perched on exposed snags or telephone wires. Adult green overall, with a blue tail, thin black mask, and rufous throat; bright rufous underwings visible in flight.
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