Bee-eater, Fluffed

An Asian green bee-eater sits fluffed against a moody grey backdrop, bill tilted up, its long tail-streamer trailing. The dark tones make its greens and golds glow like enamel. Fun fact: Bee-eaters nest in tunnels they dig into sandy banks — burrows that can run over a metre deep — and they're highly social, often lining up shoulder-to-shoulder along a favourite perch.