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Swallow-tailed Bee-eater
Merops hirundineus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
18.9 cm
Weight
23.5 g
Family
Meropidae
Order
Coraciiformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 18.9 cm | 7.4 in |
| Weight | 23.5 g | 0.83 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers) |
| Family | Meropidae (Bee-eaters) |
| Genus | Merops |
| Species | Merops hirundineus |
Distribution
Swallow-tailed Bee-eater has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Swallow-tailed Bee-eater endangered?
The Swallow-tailed Bee-eater has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Swallow-tailed Bee-eater nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the Swallow-tailed Bee-eater?
The Swallow-tailed Bee-eater has a wingspan of 18.9 cm, weight of 23.5 g.
What order and family does the Swallow-tailed Bee-eater belong to?
The Swallow-tailed Bee-eater (Merops hirundineus) belongs to the order Coraciiformes and the family Meropidae.
Similar Birds
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Black Bee-eater
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Black-headed Bee-eater
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Blue-breasted Bee-eater
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Least Concern
Blue-cheeked Bee-eater
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