Iconic Birds
Least Concern
The blue-tailed bee-eater is a bee-eater species mostly seen in open habitats close to water. It is widely distributed across South and Southeast Asia where many populations are strongly migratory, and seen seasonally in many parts but breeding colonially in small areas across their range, mostly in river valleys, where they nest by tunneling into loamy sand banks.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to Find
Top parks for Blue-tailed Bee-eater. Sightings recorded in 200 safari areas total.
● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
View all parks for Blue-tailed Bee-eater →
Best Safari Destinations
Loading safari destinations...
Ready to see Blue-tailed Bee-eater in the wild?
Use our tools to find the right park and plan your trip.