This bird… digs its home deep into the earth.
In the sandy riverbanks and open savannas of Africa, the Red-throated Bee-eater becomes a skilled excavator. It tunnels into soft soil, carving a long, narrow burrow that can stretch over a meter deep. At the end lies a hidden chamber where eggs are laid, safe from predators and harsh sun. These birds often nest in large colonies, turning cliffs and banks into busy, living walls of tiny doorways. What makes it extraordinary is this underground design — a secret home built not in trees, but beneath the surface. A flash of color above the plains, yet an architect of the earth below.
Red-throated Bee-eater 👇
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