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

Rainbow Bee-eater | The Wildlife

A stunning display of biodiversity: from vivid red to deep blue, these small birds create a living rainbow in a spring garden.😍😘 #birds #birdnest #nature #wildlife #birdsofprey #trendingvideo | Saving Birds

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