The bee-eaters are a group of non-passerine birds containing twenty-seven species. Most species are found in Africa and Asia, with a few in southern Europe, Australia, and New Guinea. They are characterised by richly coloured plumage, slender bodies, and usually elongated central tail feathers. Male and female plumages are usually similar.

As their name suggests, bee-eaters predominantly eat flying insects, especially bees and wasps, which are caught on the wing from an open perch.

The contrast between this beautiful bird and the blue background evokes the heat of a southern sky

Painted with a palette knife and fine brushes

Signed and titled on the back and ready to hang. Painted around the sides.

Each painting comes with a signed certificate of authenticity

Original

50 x 50 x 3.8 cm oil on deep edge canvas unframed