A bee colony is a structured community of bees living together, typically consisting of a single queen, worker bees, and drones. The queen's primary role is to lay eggs, while worker bees perform various tasks such as foraging for nectar and pollen, caring for the young, and maintaining the hive. Drones are male bees whose main purpose is to mate with a queen. Bee colonies are essential for pollination, which helps plants reproduce. They build their hives in various locations, including trees, hollow logs, and man-made structures. The health of a bee colony is crucial for the ecosystem, as it supports biodiversity and food production.