Rainbow Bee-eaters: 1. The only bee-eater found in Australia. 2. They actually eat bees! But first, they remove the stinger by hitting the bee against a branch before swallowing it. 3. They nest underground! Pairs dig long tunnels (up to a meter deep) into sandy banks to lay their eggs. 4. They mate for life, and both parents help dig the burrow and raise the chicks 5. They catch insects and bees mid-air with quick, agile twists and turns. 6. Many move north during winter, spending the cooler mo

40K views · 1.8K reactions | Rainbow bee-eater | Polina Bright | Facebook

58 reactions · 6 comments | Our Sounds of summer series brings you the recognisable trill of the Rainbow Bee-eater calls during breeding season. Have you heard this sound out in bush? Photo: Alec Brennan Audio: OzBirdz | Bush Heritage Australia | Facebook

1.1K views · 14 reactions | Ranger Selone is here to teach you about the berrerdberrerd (rainbow bee-eater) and kumuken (freshwater crocodile) to get everyone even more excited for Kakadu National Park Bird Week!  Which Kakadu bird would you like to know more about? 樂 Learn more and grab your Bird Week tickets at the link!  https://brnw.ch/21wVi0K | Parks Australia | Facebook

6.2K views · 64 reactions | Listen to the sounds of a flock of rainbow bee-eaters (Merops ornatus) recorded in Kakadu National Park. Spectacular aerial acrobats with a colourful plumage to match, these medium-sized birds catch insects in flight before returning to their perch to eat. The rainbow bee-eater has a slim, long and slightly curved bill and a long tail with distinctive tail-streamers. Luke Paterson, NT Bird Specialists | Parks Australia | Facebook