Adventurous eaters sometimes bite off more than they can chew. This European bee-eater was spotted last week attempting to chow down on a bat, possibly a Kuhl’s pipistrelle. Photographer Shuki Cheled ...

The stunning little bird, which has a kaleidoscopic plumage, is only an occasional visitor to the UK and is mostly found in Africa and Asia. Its feathers are a riot of shades which look like they have ...

A pair of Europe’s most colorful birds were spotted in central Germany yesterday after having returned to their breeding grounds from their winter grounds in Africa. Merops apiaster, commonly known as ...

A bird with rainbow feathers isn't something you'd usually see in the UK. But lucky bird watchers in Norfolk will be able to see these European bee-eaters as they visit for the summer. The three ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Understanding departure decisions of migratory birds and the environmental factors affecting them is important for predicting their ...