Bee Eating Beeeater
The Green Bee Eater, often referred to as Little Green Bee Eater (Merops orientalis) was sitting on a twig checking its perimeter for bees and other flying insects that can be hunted. Once it locates its quarry, it rushes to the spot with a classical flight supported by its sleek wings and fan-like tail to capture its prey.
If the insect is too tiny, it would swallow whole, but it would generally hit the insect against the perch, as shown by the swaying head after it lands, to ensure that the insect is dead before swallowing the protein-rich meal.
The good thing about these birds are that they pick up a particular perch and return to the same spot for eating. They are very active during late mornings and early evenings, while the nesting birds with chicks to feed would not mind having a few mid-day meals as well.
Please watch the video in HD mode and enjoy the sounds of the birds in the vicinity.
Bee Eating Beeeater
The Green Bee Eater, often referred to as Little Green Bee Eater (Merops orientalis) was sitting on a twig checking its perimeter for bees and other flying insects that can be hunted. Once it locates its quarry, it rushes to the spot with a classical flight supported by its sleek wings and fan-like tail to capture its prey.
If the insect is too tiny, it would swallow whole, but it would generally hit the insect against the perch, as shown by the swaying head after it lands, to ensure that the insect is dead before swallowing the protein-rich meal.
The good thing about these birds are that they pick up a particular perch and return to the same spot for eating. They are very active during late mornings and early evenings, while the nesting birds with chicks to feed would not mind having a few mid-day meals as well.
Please watch the video in HD mode and enjoy the sounds of the birds in the vicinity.