The buzz about bee-eaters

With their striking plumage, tail feathers and long down-curved bills, you can see why bee-eaters are considered among the most beautiful of birds. This group, perching in Mkomazi National Park in Tanzania, is mostly made up of the northern carmine variety, which have blue-green heads and red bodies. A few European bee-eaters have joined them, adding a bit of contrast to the colour scheme.
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