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European Bee-Eaters primarily consume insects with 300 different insect species known to be hunted by the Bee-Eaters, including the obvious bees and wasps as well as flies, beetles, and dragonflies.\u00a0 After catching their prey, they bash the head of the insect repeatedly to ensure it is dead before feeding.\u00a0 When hunting bees or other stinger laden insects, they will wipe the abdomen of the insect on their perch in order to dislodge the stinger (that is really smart!).\u00a0 A skilled huntsman, European Bee-Eaters can catch and consume several hundred insects a day.\u00a0 European Bee-Eaters hunt using two methods.\u00a0 The first technique involves waiting at a perch separate from their nesting site where they can observe their surroundings, searching for prey before ultimately pursuing and catching it.\u00a0 The second method utilizes aerial hunting, which is where the wide open spaces come in handy.<\/p>\n
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Cool Facts About the European Bee Eater Remarkably vibrant in color, European Bee-Eaters possess striking blue underbellies that contrast against their rich bronze backs and bright yellow throats.\u00a0 The wings have traces of green and gold, and the blue is mirrored in bands across their red eyes.\u00a0 With a wingspan measuring between 35 and 40cm, European Bee-Eaters weigh between 40 and 80 grams Juveniles are distinguishable from adults by their brighter green wings and grey eyes. European Bee-Eaters produce a trilling noise, and it is possible to distinguish between individual birds from their calls. Not Just Found In Europe <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8273,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4024],"tags":[3742,348,3741,900,3740,3744,4025,3743],"yoast_head":"\n
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