Ma Weitao, a bee breeder in Qiaojia County in southwest China's Yunnan Province, is troubled by blue-tailed bee-eaters. The second-class state protected green birds consume a great amount of bees every day. Ma's family isn't well-off. The bees bring more than honey, but also his wife's medicine and his son's tuition fees. What is he going to do?

About 'Journeys in Nature': Blue-tailed Bee-eater Series

The blue-tailed bee-eater is a colorful and slender bird. The predominantly green bird is usually found near water. China is home to seven bee-eater species. The blue-tailed bee-eater got its Chinese name "li hou feng hu" for its maroon throat feathers. Its iridescent plumage means it's often dubbed the "most beautiful bird."

For more: 

Blue-tailed Bee-eater Series | Episode 1: The Return

Blue-tailed Bee-eater Series | Episode 2: Busy Hunters

Blue-tailed Bee-eater Series | Episode 3: Home Building

Blue-tailed Bee-eater Series | Episode 4: One Male's Dream

Blue-tailed Bee-eater Series | Episode 5: Loyal to love

Blue-tailed Bee-eater Series | Episode 6: The clan's power

Blue-tailed Bee-eater Series | Ep. 7: Breeding Pains

Blue-tailed Bee-eater Series | Ep. 8: Growth Pains

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