Bee-eaters – Group Overview

Bee-eaters are slender, brightly coloured birds known for their graceful flight and aerial hunting of insects. They are commonly found in open landscapes such as grasslands, wetlands, riverbanks, farmland, and forest edges.

Bee-eaters belong to the family Meropidae. They feed primarily on flying insects, especially bees, wasps, and dragonflies, which are caught on the wing. Prey is often returned to a perch and beaten to remove stings before being consumed.

Many bee-eater species are migratory or locally nomadic and often nest colonially in burrows excavated in sandy banks or flat ground. Their vivid plumage and social behaviour make them among the most striking birds of open habitats.

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This section features photographs of bee-eaters documented across diverse habitats, highlighting variation in plumage, flight behaviour, and feeding techniques among species.

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Licensing & Prints

Selected photographs of bee-eaters are available for licensing and editorial use.
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