Asian Green Bee-eater
Merops orientalis
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The Asian Green Bee-eater is a slender, brilliantly colored bird found across South Asia and the Middle East in open country and scrub. Weighing about 20.5g with a wingspan of 18.2cm, it has vivid green plumage with a black mask and elongated central tail feathers. It hunts bees, wasps, and other flying insects with agile aerial sallies.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 18.2 cm | 7.2 in |
| Weight | 20.5 g | 0.72 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU.
Clutch Size
4-8
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers) |
| Family | Meropidae (Bee-eaters) |
| Genus | Merops |
| Species | Merops orientalis |
Distribution
Asian Green Bee-eater has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Meropidae family