European Bee-eater
OrderCoraciiformes
FamilyMeropidae
HabitatOpen Country
RangeEurope, Africa
Length29 cm
Wingspan36 cm
Weight55 g
DietCarnivore
About the European Bee-eater
Catch bees and wasps in flight, then beat them against a perch to remove the stinger. Spectacularly colorful. Nest in sandy banks, digging tunnels up to 1.5 meters.
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