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Rosy Bee-eater

Merops malimbicus

Least Concern
Wingspan
26.9 cm
Weight
49.5 g
Family
Meropidae
Order
Coraciiformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 26.9 cm 10.6 in
Weight 49.5 g 1.75 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: BU.

Clutch Size

2

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers)
Family Meropidae (Bee-eaters)
Genus Merops
Species Merops malimbicus

Distribution

Rosy Bee-eater has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Rosy Bee-eater endangered?
The Rosy Bee-eater has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Rosy Bee-eater nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the Rosy Bee-eater?
The Rosy Bee-eater has a wingspan of 26.9 cm, weight of 49.5 g.
What order and family does the Rosy Bee-eater belong to?
The Rosy Bee-eater (Merops malimbicus) belongs to the order Coraciiformes and the family Meropidae.

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