Blue-cheeked Bee-Eaters
A pair of Blue-Cheeked Bee-Eaters on a snag. They are voracious feeders on insects, including moths, dragonflies, & butterflies. They are found also in northern India. [Botswana 2009].
Blue Cheeked Bee-Eaters
A more frontal view of the same pair as in the first image.[Botswana 2009].
Carmine Bee-Eaters
Carmine Bee-Eaters are a very beautiful sight, especially when seen in large groups. They frequently are seen dusting themselves in dry, dusty roads. They migrate to africa at different seasons. [Botswana].
Carmine Bee-Eater perched 2009
The Carmine Bee-Eater is a small bird that is capable of catching and eating a surprisingly large insect. [Botswana 2009].
Carmine Bee-Eaters
Three of the Carmines in the road. They nest communally in verticle river banks. [Botswana 2009 ].
Carmine Bee-Eater
[Botswana 2011]
Carmine Bee-Eater Pair
[Botswana 2011]
Carmine Bee-Eater - one flying
2011
Carmine Bee Eater
[Botswana 2011]
Little Bee-Eater
The Little Bee-Eater feeds mostly on flying insects that fly past his perch. Several of these liuttle fellows may gather lined up on twig. It is smaller than, but very closely resembles the Blue-Cheeked Bee-Eater. [Botswana 2009].