One of the more fascinating and beautiful families of birds in Africa is one we don’t see in the Western Hemisphere, Meropidae, the family of Bee-eaters. The name Meropidae is derived from Merops, ...
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Bee-eater with its catch

A European bee-eater (Merops apiaster) holds a bee tightly in its beak. Known for their agility and vibrant colors, these birds expertly catch insects mid-air. Before eating, they skillfully remove ...
With bills like a pair of pincers, bee eaters have amazing insect-catching skills. They can anticipate where an insect would ...