Apiaster Collection

Picture No. 11981421
European Bee-Eater perched on a branch Castile and Leon, Spain. Date:

True Love
Nicolás Merino

Merops apiaster#2
Ricky Simon

flying beauty II
Rostislav Kralik

Scansores, Syndactylae, Passeres; Woodpecker, Kingfisher (colour litho)
6016757 Scansores, Syndactylae, Passeres; Woodpecker, Kingfisher (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scansores, Syndactylae, Passeres; Woodpecker)

New Zealand tui bird, Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae, and European bee eater, Merops apiaster. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d Orbignys

bee-eater
Rostislav Kralik

Late afternoon lunch
Marcel Špeta

Picture No. 11981404
European Bee-Eater on nest access Castile and Leon, Spain. Date:

European bee-eater, Merops apiaster.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792

Bee-eater, Merops apiaster.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by George Graves from his own British Ornithology, Walworth, 1821

Picture No. 11071818
Bee Eater male presenting insect prey to female - Kiskunsag National Park, Hungary. Date:

Picture No. 11071817
Bee Eater male and female - Kiskunsag National Park, Hungary. Date:

Picture No. 11071816
Bee Eater male presenting butterfly prey to female - Kiskunsag National Park, Hungary. Date:

Picture No. 11071815
Bee Eater male presenting butterfly prey to female - Kiskunsag National Park, Hungary. Date:

Picture No. 10884055
Bee Eater - landing on perch (Merops apiaster) Date:

Picture No. 10900197
European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster) Date:

Picture No. 10900200
European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster) Date:

Picture No. 10900199
European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster) Date:

Picture No. 10900198
European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster) Date:

Picture No. 10884058
Bee Eater - in flight (Merops apiaster) Date:

Picture No. 10884057
Bee Eater (Merops apiaster) Date:

Picture No. 10884056
Bee Eater - landing on perch (Merops apiaster) Date:

Picture No. 10883736
European Bee-Eater - backlit on perch (Merops apiaster) Date:

Picture No. 10883735
European Bee-Eater - in flight landing - back view (Merops apiaster) Date:

Picture No. 10892150
European Bee-eater - regurgitating a pelet (Merops apiaster) Date:

Picture No. 10892149
European Bee-eater - two (Merops apiaster) Date:

Picture No. 10869595
Bee-Eater - male offering female bird a dragonfly during courtship display ritual. (Merops apiaster) Date:

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"Captivating Colors: The Majestic Apiaster" Behold the breathtaking beauty of the apiaster, also known as the European bee-eater (Merops apiaster#2). This flying wonder is a true spectacle to behold, with its vibrant plumage and graceful flight. In this captivating image (Picture No. 11981421), we witness the apiaster in all its glory, showcasing its stunning colors against a backdrop of clear blue skies. Its feathers are a mesmerizing blend of hues, resembling an artist's palette come to life. Belonging to the order Scansores, Syndactylae, Passeres; Woodpecker, Kingfisher (colour litho), this avian marvel shares some characteristics with woodpeckers and kingfishers. However, it possesses a unique charm that sets it apart from other birds. As if straight out of a fairy tale scene, the apiaster's presence adds enchantment to any landscape. Whether perched on branches or mid-flight chasing insects for its late afternoon lunch (Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae), these birds bring life and vibrancy wherever they go. Known for their distinctive behavior of feasting on bees and wasps (hence their name "bee-eaters"), these agile creatures have earned themselves quite a reputation among nature enthusiasts worldwide. Their aerobatic skills while hunting make them resemble characters from the popular game "Angry Birds. " The European bee-eater truly embodies elegance in motion - Picture No. 11981404 captures one such moment perfectly. With wings spread wide and beak open wide in anticipation of capturing its next meal with precision. Let us not forget about our feathered friends from New Zealand – tui bird (Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae) – who share similar traits with our beloved apiasters when it comes to dining habits during twilight hours.