Blue-headed Bee-eater
Blue-headed Bee-eater
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The Blue-headed Bee-eater is a small, exquisitely colored bee-eater found in African rainforests. It is distinguished by its bright blue head and throat, green body, and black eye-stripe, making it a stunning sight in the dappled forest light.
Where to spot
Found in West and Central Africa, from Sierra Leone to Uganda and Angola. Inhabits humid lowland rainforests and forest edges.
How to spot
Look for its prominent blue head and throat. Its overall small size and preference for forest interior are key identifiers. Listen for its soft, distinctive 'sip' or 'sieu' calls.
When to spot
Resident year-round in its forest habitat. Active during the day, often seen perched quietly on a branch in the mid-story, waiting for passing insects.
Where to spot
Found in West and Central Africa, from Sierra Leone to Uganda and Angola. Inhabits humid lowland rainforests and forest edges.
How to spot
Look for its prominent blue head and throat. Its overall small size and preference for forest interior are key identifiers. Listen for its soft, distinctive 'sip' or 'sieu' calls.
When to spot
Resident year-round in its forest habitat. Active during the day, often seen perched quietly on a branch in the mid-story, waiting for passing insects.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Unlike most bee-eaters that feed on open-country insects, the Blue-headed Bee-eater is a forest specialist, primarily preying on forest-dwelling insects, often found near forest streams and clearings.
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