The stunning little bird, which has a kaleidoscopic plumage, is only an occasional visitor to the UK and is mostly found in Africa and Asia. Its feathers are a riot of shades which look like they have ...

A bee-eater is a bird with a bright and memorable appearance. Once seen, it is difficult to confuse it with other birds. It inhabits mainly the southern regions of the planet. Bee-eaters got their ...

A well-timed image of two Bee Eaters has been awarded this week’s Photo of the Week. Taken by Lillian, it shows the birds in sharp focus with vivid colours and precise markings captured in fine detail ...

In this video, I film and photograph a group of European Bee-Eaters from inside my car while parked near Lake Kerkini in northern Greece. These colourful birds are active and vocal, especially during ...

Aerial migrants commonly face atmospheric dynamics that may affect their movement and behaviour. Specifically, bird flight mode has been suggested to depend on convective updraught availability and ...