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Fight for Partner

Fight for Partner-Blue-tailed bee-eaters breed in April to May in India nesting colonially with closely placed nest holes in a vertical mudbank or even burrowing into gently sloping land. During this period they choose their partner. When a female is chosen by several males then this type of territorial fight we can observe. In this image, it can be seen that the female is sitting below the branch.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2018
Date Uploaded: 10.2024
Photo Location: Malda, India
Camera: NIKON D7200
Copyright: © Probir Kundu