European bee-eaters really do eat bees, and other insects as well. They catch bugs midair and if the bugs have poisonous stingers, they’ll carry them to a perch and pound them to rub out the venom, making them safe to eat. You can find these jewel-toned birds throughout Europe, especially in nature reserves and parks. These two are enjoying the abundant sunshine in the Extremadura region of Spain, one of the best areas for birdwatching on the continent.
Springtime in the Mediterranean
Today in History
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Crimson-rumped toucanet in the Refugio Paz de Las Aves, Ecuador
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Red squirrel
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Wild garlic in bloom at Hainich National Park, Germany
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Silvereyes in South Korea
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African bush elephants in Namibia
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Cherry blossoms at East Lake Cherry Blossom Park, Wuhan, China
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