The European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster) — a dazzling and acrobatic bird known for its beauty and precision hunting. The European Bee-eater is one of the most colorful birds in Europe. It has a chestnut crown, yellow throat, blue belly, green wings, and black eye stripe — a literal flying rainbow! True to its name, this bird feeds mainly on bees, wasps, and other flying insects. It removes the stinger by rubbing the insect against a branch before eating it — a smart and cautious move! #bird #bir