1 of 5000

|

wood prints nature wood prints wildlife wood prints animal wood prints bird wood prints little bee eater wood prints meropidae wood prints africa wood prints kenya wood prints branch wood prints east africa wood prints sub sahara wood prints perching wood prints biology wood prints zoology wood prints ornithology wood prints

photographs nature photos wildlife photos animal photos bird photos little bee eater photos meropidae photos africa photos kenya photos branch photos east africa photos sub sahara photos perching photos biology photos zoology photos ornithology photos

Add This Artwork to Your Favorites Collection

Comment

Add This Artwork to Your Favorites Collection

Comment

Little bee eater (Merops pusillus) perched on a branch. Little bee eaters are tiny members of the bee eater bird family (Meropidae), with a mass of only 15 grams and a length of only 18 centimetres. They are found in the open woodland and savannah habitats of sub-Saharan Africa. Little bee eaters live in pairs and small groups, nesting in a small burrow or an abandoned aardvark hole. Bee eaters are related to kingfishers, and despite the name, they feed on a variety of insects. They get most of the water they need from the insects they catch, and rarely drink. Photographed in Kenya in September.

Science Photo Library (SPL) is the leading source of science images and footage. Sourced from scientific and medical experts, acclaimed photographers and renowned institutions, our content is unrivaled worldwide. Outstanding quality, accuracy and commitment to excellence are deeply embedded in our DNA. Science Photo Library inspires creative professionals and delivers engaging content of the highest quality for a wide range of clients in a variety of sectors. Visit sciencephoto.com for more information and stay connected on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Vimeo.