Bee Eater

Bee Eater

Enkidu
on Jan 14, 2012 1:23 am
Image Type(s): Hiking
Image ID: 771026

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lcarreau

lcarreau - Jan 15, 2012 9:46 pm - Voted 10/10

Obvious question ..

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.

Enkidu

Enkidu - Jan 15, 2012 10:04 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Obvious question ..

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.

PAROFES

PAROFES - Mar 25, 2012 2:30 pm - Voted 10/10

Gorgeous bird

Indeed!

Enkidu

Enkidu - Mar 25, 2012 6:39 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Gorgeous bird

Thanks for the visit - You have some great pics as well

Nelson

Nelson - Apr 1, 2012 1:21 am - Voted 10/10

Roller?

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

Enkidu

Enkidu - Apr 1, 2012 10:30 am - Hasn't voted

Re: Roller?

I did a little checking and you appear to be right. Next time I will check before I assume the guide is right.

Wiktoria Plawska

Wiktoria Plawska - Jun 29, 2012 3:57 pm - Voted 10/10

This Bird

is very cool! Great photo

Enkidu

Enkidu - Jun 29, 2012 6:46 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: This Bird

Thanks for the visit and comment

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