European bee-eater

The bee-eater is a colorful bird that catches insects mid-air, especially bees. It lives across Europe, Africa, and western Asia, migrating to warmer areas when seasons change. Some adventurous individuals even end up breeding further north than expected.

• Catches flying insects like bees and wasps, removing their stingers before eating.
• Migrates long distances between breeding and wintering grounds each year.
• Occasionally nests in northern Europe despite preferring warmer southern regions.