Our Sounds of summer series brings you the recognisable trill of the Rainbow Bee-eater calls during breeding season. Have you heard this sound out in bush? Photo: Alec Brennan Audio: OzBirdz | Bush Heritage Australia

Red-throated Bee-eater (Merops bulocki) 👇 The Red-throated Bee-eater is a living flame in the African skies, glowing with emerald green wings and a brilliant scarlet throat that blazes in the sunlight. Long tail streamers trail behind it as it perches gracefully on branches overlooking open land and rivers. With sudden bursts of speed, it launches into the air to snatch bees and flying insects, returning smoothly to its perch. Its soft, rolling calls drift across the landscape, blending perfect

Graceful Green Bee-eater: Master of the Skies 🌿 #GreenBeeEater #AsianBirds #ShortsThe Green Bee-eater (Merops orientalis) is a captivating bird found across Asia and Africa. With its vibrant green plumage and elongated tail feathers, it’s a sight to behold. These agile birds perch on branches or wires, patiently waiting to catch flying insects, including bees and wasps, which they swiftly pluck from the air. Often found in open habitats like grasslands and scrublands, they’re also known for the