10 Questions
What do bee-eaters primarily eat?
Bees
How do bee-eaters make their prey harmless before consuming it?
Hitting the insect's head on one side of a branch and rubbing its body on the other
Where do European bee-eaters form families and breed?
Across an area extending from Spain to Kazakhstan
What do European bee-eaters do when they come upon a beehive?
Eat well
Why do bee-eaters begin a long, dangerous journey in late summer?
European bees pass the winter by sleeping in their hives, cutting off the bee-eater's main source of food
What is the main reason for European bee-eaters to form families and breed in the spring and summer?
To take advantage of the abundance of flying insects in farmland and river valleys
Why do flocks of bee-eaters follow tractors as they work fields?
To feed on the insects that are stirred up by the tractors
How do European bees pass the winter in their hives?
By sleeping in their hives
What is the purpose of the long, dangerous journey that bee-eaters begin in late summer?
To reach their wintering grounds where they can find food
What is the process by which bee-eaters make their prey harmless before consuming it?
Hitting the insect's head on one side of the branch and rubbing its body on the other
Test your knowledge about the fascinating European bee-eaters with this quiz. Learn about their diet, nesting habits, and unique behaviors. Discover interesting facts and expand your understanding of these beautiful birds.
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