What does the Bee-eater (likely) eat?

The Bee-eater (likely)'s diet shapes where and when you'll find it. Understanding what it eats helps you predict where to look.

Diet overview

Insectivore (primarily bees, wasps, dragonflies, butterflies, and other flying insects)

How it forages

Highly aerial insectivores. They typically perch on an exposed branch, wire, or post, sallying out to catch flying insects in mid-air. They return to the perch to consume their prey, often beating larger insects against the perch to remove stings or break them up. They are particularly adept at handling stinging insects like bees and wasps, rubbing them on a branch to discharge the venom.

When it feeds

Diurnal. They are active during daylight hours, primarily foraging from morning to late afternoon.

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