White-fronted Bee-Eaters nest in large colonies on riverbanks where the soft alluvial soil is ideal for digging their two meter long tunnels

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White-fronted Bee-Eaters nest in large colonies on riverbanks where the soft alluvial soil is ideal for digging their two meter long tunnels in an attempt atr safety in numbers

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Size: 5500px × 4040px
Location: Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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