adult; no sexual dimorphism; multi-colored and bright (Spain; 2006-06-07)
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European Bee-eater
Merops apiaster
Native Range: Eurasia
Notes:
true to their nam, bee-eaters do indeed specialize on eating bees, which they catch on the wing; typically, a bee-eater then take its prey back to a perch and bashes the bee's body against an object to remove the stinger before swallowing the prize; this particular species is certainly among the most beautiful and graceful birds in Europe;
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