Rainbow Bee-eaters: 1. The only bee-eater found in Australia. 2. They actually eat bees! But first, they remove the stinger by hitting the bee against a branch before swallowing it. 3. They nest underground! Pairs dig long tunnels (up to a meter deep) into sandy banks to lay their eggs. 4. They mate for life, and both parents help dig the burrow and raise the chicks 5. They catch insects and bees mid-air with quick, agile twists and turns. 6. Many move north during winter, spending the cooler mo

Our Sounds of summer series brings you the recognisable trill of the Rainbow Bee-eater calls during breeding season. Have you heard this sound out in bush? Photo: Alec Brennan Audio: OzBirdz | Bush Heritage Australia

11K views · 948 reactions | Good morning #Birds & #Nature! Rainbow bee-eater calling (Merops ornatus) . They are a common species and can be found during the summer in forested areas in most of southern Australia, excluding Tasmania. They migrate north during the winter into northern Australia, New Guinea, and some of the southern islands of Indonesia. | BIRDS & Nature | Facebook

Listen to the sounds of a flock of rainbow bee-eaters (Merops ornatus) recorded in Kakadu National Park. Spectacular aerial acrobats with a colourful plumage to match, these medium-sized birds catch insects in flight before returning to their perch to eat. The rainbow bee-eater has a slim, long and slightly curved bill and a long tail with distinctive tail-streamers. 📷Luke Paterson, NT Bird Specialists | Parks Australia

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5.7K views · 99 reactions | Rainbow Bee Eater with a very large Dragonfly Top End NT Australia Not bad for handheld footage with my Nikon D850 and a 600mm lens! | Wildman Adventures | Facebook