Bee eaters
Photo Title
Bee eaters
Photographer/Creator
Jozsef L. Szentpeteri
Collection
Publisher
National Geographic Magazine
Caption/Description
Male leaves the female from the mating twig. After copulation, male departs to collect another 8-10 preys for the next mating. Bee-eaters use the same twig for the copulation during mating season.
Citation
Jozsef L. Szentpeteri, "Bee eaters," in POYi Archive, Item #41872, http://archive.poy.org/items/show/41872 (accessed November 22, 2024).
Date Added
04.25.2011