On our way down from the mountains in the Arusha NP, we passed a couple of White-fronted bee-eaters. One of them was perched fairly close to the roadside. We approached it slowly and it remained there, confidently. I could get o good series of pictures. This bird is identified by white stripes along its black eye-mask, in combination with a bright red throat. The species is well-known for two things. First, that it may be the prime example of social or "cooperative breeding". Many monogamous couples live in the same earthen bank, assisted by "helpers" that are genetically close relatives. Second, it is known for "raping". Lone, male bee-eaters may force themselves on females who are laying eggs.