40K views · 1.8K reactions | Rainbow bee-eater | Polina Bright | Facebook

58 reactions · 6 comments | Our Sounds of summer series brings you the recognisable trill of the Rainbow Bee-eater calls during breeding season. Have you heard this sound out in bush? Photo: Alec Brennan Audio: OzBirdz | Bush Heritage Australia | Facebook

The Northern carmine bee-eater (Merops nubicus) is a large, vibrantly colored African bird known for its rosy-pink body, iridescent blue-green head, and long tail streamers, with a distinct blue throat that separates it from the Southern carmine bee-eater. These insectivores catch prey mid-air, often gathering in massive colonies to nest in riverbanks, and are famous for their spectacular flocks and acrobatic flight. Appearance Color: Primarily carmine-pink with a blue-green head, belly, and rum

5.8K views · 476 reactions | Rainbow Bee-eater | The Wildlife | Facebook

11K views · 947 reactions | Good morning #Birds & #Nature! Rainbow bee-eater calling (Merops ornatus) . They are a common species and can be found during the summer in forested areas in most of southern Australia, excluding Tasmania. They migrate north during the winter into northern Australia, New Guinea, and some of the southern islands of Indonesia. | BIRDS & Nature | Facebook