There are times in life when you're so hungry you could eat anything that's put in front of you. And as a juicy bat flew into range, that's just what this bird must have thought also. Unfortunately, ...

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 ...

The bee-eater is a feast for the eyes: its iridescent colorful plumage can be pictured in Germany. Find out more below. Bee-eaters are about 30 centimeters tall, they weigh up to 60 grams and shimmer ...

12:39, Fri, Jul 31, 2015 Updated: 12:49, Fri, Jul 31, 2015 Special arrangements are being made so visitors can watch a pair of extremely rare European bee-eaters that have set up home in Cumbrian ...

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 ...