Spectacularly coloured, Bee-eaters become just blurs as They zip after Bees and Hornets. In hunting, They will perch where Bees often travel in search of pollen. Spying their prey, Bee-eaters take off and promptly seize the Bee in mid-air. After taking their prize back to their perch, Bee-eaters will bash the Bee’s head against the wood. Then They will rub the Bee’s abdomen to discharge the venom before eating the dead Insect.
The Bee-eater Family is divided into three groups. The largest group is the Meropidae, who are found throughout the Old World. The Nyctyornis Group, which only lives in Asia, consists of Red-bearded Bee-eater and Blue-bearded Bee-eater. Unlike the Meropidae, these Birds hunt alone, and are not as gregarious. Meanwhile Purple-bearded (Celebes) Bee-eater, who only lives on the island of Sulawesi, is the sole member of the Meropogon group.
Many people welcome the sight of these Birds. For example, known as “Rainbow Bird” in Australia, Rainbow Bee-eater heralds the coming of spring with his bright colours. These glistening Jewels of the Sun paint the sky with grace and beauty. Bee-eaters of all kinds bring grace and beauty to gladden the hearts of those who see Them.
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