European bee-eater, Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, Cádiz, Spain Jun 12, 2026

European bee-eater, Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, Cádiz, Spain

A streak of color glides past a blur of wildflowers as a European bee-eater cuts through the air. Turquoise, gold, and chestnut shimmer across its wings as it hunts in flight, snatching insects midair with swift turns. Bees and wasps are among its favored prey, and the bird often removes the stinger before feeding—a behavior that reduces the risk of injury.

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