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Merops philippinus javanicus (Blue-tailed Bee-eater) – A museum-quality bird skeleton specimen in A1 condition, expertly dry-preserved and unmounted, ideal for natural history collectors, ornithologists, educators, and artists.
Merops philippinus is one of the most elegant and aerially accomplished birds of South and Southeast Asia — a slender, long-tailed bee-eater of open country, forest edge, and coastal habitats, renowned for its vivid plumage of green, chestnut, blue, and yellow and its spectacular aerial insect-hunting technique. The Javan subspecies javanicus is distributed across Java and the Lesser Sunda Islands. The meropid skeleton is anatomically distinctive — featuring a long, decurved bill adapted for catching and de-stinging aerial prey, a compact and aerodynamically refined body, and elongated central tail feather attachment points clearly visible in this specimen. Presented as a complete dry skeleton, it offers exceptional anatomical detail and scientific interest — a precise and striking addition to any serious natural history collection or artistic display.
Perfect for ornithologists, naturalists, natural history collectors, educators, artists, and interior designers seeking authentic specimens with genuine scientific and aesthetic value.
£49.99 GBP
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the 2 arrived in perfect shape! I love them so much they are beautiful, delivery was very nice and packaging was great! would buy again!
Good size, well padded in the frame ,nice placement .
Perfect specimens. Very well packaged. Thank you!
Beautiful cicadas. Every specimen perfect. Thank you!
Perfect specimens. Good variety. Thank you!
Perfect specimens as always. Thank you!
So pretty and delicate — thank you
Great pieces. Very happy. Fast Shipping.
Perfect timing thanks so much!!
I received this a while ago and they were perfect! Actually arrived the day before I needed them it was so awesome. I had ordered them for a guy I was interested in who is a big entomology nerd. He’s now my boyfriend so thank you for assisting me with that 🫶🏻
Perfect item, really well packaged, exactly as described! My partner is very happy he has been looking for one for a while!
Extremely high quality material. Thanks!
Nice big beetles, all in perfect condition. Would recommend
Really lovely specimens, would recommend
the packcage arrived very fast, the attention was excelent by the seller. Definitely a good experience buying from this seller.
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packed beautifully, sent fast. only issue is a bit of mold growth on one specimen, but nothing that can't be fixed with some isopropyl alcohol
Very large perfectly spread specimens. Thank you!
Very big, perfectly spread specimens. Thank you!
These specimens were really big! Very pleased with them, thank you!
Very happy customer
Perfect, thank you! Really appreciate
Beautiful specimens, had a problem with customs in my country but it wasn't that big an issue. Can't wait to buy more eventually!!
Beautiful. Thank You, I love it :-)
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