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Purple-bearded Bee-eater
Meropogon forsteni
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Least Concern
Wingspan
22.6 cm
Weight
55.0 g
Family
Meropidae
Order
Coraciiformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 22.6 cm | 8.9 in |
| Weight | 55.0 g | 1.94 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers) |
| Family | Meropidae (Bee-eaters) |
| Genus | Meropogon |
| Species | Meropogon forsteni |
Distribution
Purple-bearded Bee-eater has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Purple-bearded Bee-eater endangered?
The Purple-bearded Bee-eater has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Purple-bearded Bee-eater nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the Purple-bearded Bee-eater?
The Purple-bearded Bee-eater has a wingspan of 22.6 cm, weight of 55.0 g.
What order and family does the Purple-bearded Bee-eater belong to?
The Purple-bearded Bee-eater (Meropogon forsteni) belongs to the order Coraciiformes and the family Meropidae.
Similar Birds
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Black-headed Bee-eater
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Least Concern
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Least Concern
Blue-cheeked Bee-eater
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