It was a windy morning, the feathers are somewhat ruffled but the plumage is otherwise in excellent nick. Rainbow Bee-eaters nest in tunnels in river banks, cliffs or any near vertical surface in soil that’s light enough to burrow into. By the end of the breeding season they look pretty battered.
The long central tail streamers indicate that this one’s a boy. Click on the photos for a better view.
bobmcgee 
I saw my first Rainbow Bee-eater not far from Broome at a Hot Water Bore. I could not believe the colours or how lucky I was to see them so close. And such a distinctive but subtle call.