23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
golden hour
This image shows green bee-eaters taking a dust bath at sunset. Green bee-eaters often dust bathe to remove excess oil from their feathers, preventing them from sticking together, improving flight, and keeping them warm. It also helps remove tiny parasites like lice and mites.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 02.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Aurangabad, India |
| Camera: | NIKON Z 8 |
| Copyright: | © Sarthak Agrawal |