bluecheeked
The term "blue-cheeked" commonly refers to birds belonging to the genus *Pyrrhula*, specifically the blue-cheeked waxbill (*Pyrrhula leucogenys*), though it is sometimes colloquially misapplied to other species with similar markings. The most notable example is the blue-cheeked bee-eater (*Merops persicus*), a vibrant bird found across parts of Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia. This species is easily recognizable by its striking blue facial patches, contrasting with its predominantly green, red, and yellow plumage.
The blue-cheeked bee-eater is a migratory bird, traveling between its breeding grounds in Africa and its wintering
Blue-cheeked bee-eaters are social birds, often seen in small groups or mixed-species flocks. They nest in sandy
In some contexts, "blue-cheeked" may also describe other animals or objects with similar coloration, such as