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Bee-eater
What kind of animal is Bee-eater?
A bee-eater is a type of bird that belongs to the family Meropidae.
There are about 25 species of bee-eaters, mostly found in Africa and Asia, but some also live in Europe, Australia and New Guinea.
Bee-eaters have brightly coloured plumage, slender bodies and long, pointed bills that they use to catch and eat flying insects, especially bees and wasps.
They remove the stinger of the insect by hitting it on a hard surface before swallowing it.
Bee-eaters usually nest in colonies, digging tunnels in sandy banks or flat ground.
They are social and monogamous birds that care for their young together.
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Where does the Bee-eater live?
The bee-eater is a colorful bird that belongs to the family Meropidae.
It has a long, curved bill that it uses to catch flying insects, especially bees and wasps.
It removes the stinger of its prey by hitting it on a hard surface before eating it.
The bee-eater lives in different habitats, such as woodlands, savannas, grasslands and scrublands.
It avoids dense forests and deserts.
Most bee-eaters are found in Africa and Asia, but some also occur in southern Europe, Australia and New Guinea.
The bee-eater nests in burrows that it digs in sandy banks or cliffs, often near water.
It usually forms large colonies with other bee-eaters and sometimes with other birds.
The bee-eater is a monogamous bird that lays up to five white eggs in its nest.
Both parents take care of the eggs and the chicks, sometimes with the help of other birds in the colony.
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What does the Bee-eater look like?
A bee-eater is a beautiful bird that belongs to the family Meropidae.
There are about 25 different species of bee-eaters, and they live in many parts of the world, such as Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia and New Guinea.
A bee-eater has a slender body, a long and curved bill, and brightly coloured feathers.
The colours vary depending on the species, but they usually include green, yellow, red, blue or purple.
Some bee-eaters also have long tail feathers that stick out like streamers.
A bee-eater’s name comes from its diet: it mainly eats bees and wasps, which it catches in the air with its bill.
It then removes the stinger by hitting the insect against a hard surface, such as a branch or a rock.
This way, it avoids getting stung or poisoned by the venom.
A bee-eater is a social bird that often lives in colonies.
It makes its nest in a tunnel that it digs in a sandy bank or a cliff.
It lays about five white eggs, which are cared for by both parents.
Sometimes, other bee-eaters help with feeding and guarding the young.
A bee-eater is a wonderful example of nature’s beauty and diversity.
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