A pair of Chestnut-headed Bee-eaters perched on a twig in Khao Yai National Park in Central Thailand

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This species breeds in sub-tropical open woodland, often near water. It is most common in highland areas. As the name suggests, bee-eaters predominantly eat insects, especially bees, wasps and hornets, which are caught in the air by sorties from an open perch. The pair in this photograph were part of a large group of nesting individuals hunting for insects to feed their young.

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Size: 4328px × 3246px
Location: Khao Yai National Park, Nakon Nayok Province, Central Thailand
Photo credit: © Robert Kennett / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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