Fly larvae contribute to nestling development by cleaning the nest Fannia spp. fly larvae are present in great numbers, undetected by the birds, on the floor of the bee-eater's nest chamber.

European bee-eaters have previously been spotted elsewhere in Dorset, a sightings confirmed from Portland Bird Observatory last year.

The San Diego Zoo Safari Park welcomed the 105th white fronted bee-eater bird that's been born since they first started a breeding program for this species, according to a media report.

The researchers attached tiny radio transmitters onto the backs of European bee-eaters (Merops apiaster) caught in Israel to record their wing beat frequency, heart rate and flight speed.

One fascinating migratory bird that visits Coimbatore is the European Bee-eater. This species, a passage migrant, stops here in October on its way south, with some continuing to Sri Lanka.

The Hammerhead, European Bee-Eater, and Bicorn Hornier offer their own exceptional nest styles, while the majestic Bald Eagle surprises with its vast structures.

Merops apiaster, commonly known as “European bee-eaters,” are unmistakable among native birds due to their colorful plumage.

Fly larvae contribute to nestling development by cleaning the nest Fannia spp. fly larvae are present in great numbers, undetected by the birds, on the floor of the bee-eater's nest chamber.

Well, the European bee-eaters have an incredible way of dealing with these: They remove them by repeatedly hitting the insect against a hard surface before eating it.