About Rainbow Bee-eater
Captures insects in mid-airExcavates burrows for nestingHighly social and often seen in flocks
Size
19 - 24 cm
Weight
20 - 35 g
Lifespan
5-7 years
Diet
Bees, Wasps, Flying insects
Conservation Status
Status
Least Concern
Population Trend
stable
Threats
- Habitat loss due to agriculture
- Climate change
Additional Notes
Updated conservation status based on validation.
Distribution
Northern Australia
Australia • Australia
Eastern Australia
Australia • Australia
Seasonally migratory across northern and eastern Australia.