Bee Eater

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Obvious question ..

Voted 10/10

Does it really eat bees? They must have to
remove the stinger by performing a tricky
maneuver so they don't get stung, as some of
those bees can be aggressive.

Posted Jan 15, 2012 9:46 pm


	Species8472	Re: Obvious question ..
	Hasn't voted	On average 70% of their diet is wasps and bees. They typically watch for bees/wasps from an exposed perch like the one in the photo. If the prey lands on a plant or the ground the chase is usually called off. Prey captured on the wing is eaten in mid flight if it is small. Larger bees and wasps are usually beaten to death first against a rock or branch.
		Posted Jan 15, 2012 10:04 pm

PAROFES

Gorgeous bird

Voted 10/10

Indeed!

Posted Mar 25, 2012 2:30 pm


	Species8472	Re: Gorgeous bird
	Hasn't voted	Thanks for the visit - You have some great pics as well
		Posted Mar 25, 2012 6:39 pm

Nelson

Roller?

Voted 10/10

Great photo, but isn't that a Lilac-breasted Roller?

Posted Apr 1, 2012 1:21 am


	Species8472	Re: Roller?
	Hasn't voted	I did a little checking and you appear to be right. Next time I will check before I assume the guide is right.
		Posted Apr 1, 2012 10:30 am