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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 ...
The bird was catching bees on the wing and eating them. Each time it would fly up and catch a bee, it would return to the limb and bash the bee on the limb a few times before eating it. I suppose this ...