The young bee-eaters fledge after 28 to 31 days and are fed by both parents, as well as by any other members of the communal group.
Not listed
Indigenous: Birnbirndu, A-Barrirhbarrir, Bijurrurd, Barrir'barrir, Birrubirruu, Barrirhbarrir, Jirrirdirdi, Berrerhberrerh
At a glance
FamilyBee-eaters
SizeMedium
RarityCommon
HabitatThey may be found in open woodlands, beaches, dunes, cliffs, mangroves, and farmlands, and they often visit parks and private gardens.
Best timeReported across most months in Queensland, with no narrow seasonal peak.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Marc Anderson
Range map
Range map
200approx hotspots
373962approx records
6states
Low confidenceMediumHigh confidence
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Rust-colored underwing obvious in flight.
Behavior
Flocks hunt flying insects; often perch in trees and powerlines. Typically rather vocal, with a repeating insect-like ‘prr-prr’ call.
Gallery
Regional timing
New South Wales
Queensland
Western Australia
Victoria
Northern Territory
South Australia
Australian Capital Territory
Tasmania