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Chestnut-headed Bee-eater capturing a butterfly

A Chestnut-headed Bee-eater had chicks in a nearby nest and was hunting for flying insects. It has just captured a Blue-glossy Tiger butterfly which will become food for some hungry chicks.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: George Town, Malaysia
Camera: Canon EOS-1D X Mark III
Copyright: © Graeme Guy