Rainbow bee-eater | Polina Bright

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

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