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Rainbow Bee-eater
Merops ornatus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
21.6 cm
Weight
26.5 g
Family
Meropidae
Order
Coraciiformes
The Rainbow Bee-eater (Merops ornatus) is a bird species in the family Meropidae (bee-eaters), within the order Coraciiformes (kingfishers & rollers). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 21.6 cm and a weight of 26.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 21.6 cm | 8.5 in |
| Weight | 26.5 g | 0.93 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 21 days.
Clutch Size
3-7
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers) |
| Family | Meropidae (Bee-eaters) |
| Genus | Merops |
| Species | Merops ornatus |
Distribution
Rainbow Bee-eater has been recorded in 2 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Rainbow Bee-eater endangered?
The Rainbow Bee-eater has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Rainbow Bee-eater nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 21 days.
How big is the Rainbow Bee-eater?
The Rainbow Bee-eater has a wingspan of 21.6 cm, weight of 26.5 g.
What order and family does the Rainbow Bee-eater belong to?
The Rainbow Bee-eater (Merops ornatus) belongs to the order Coraciiformes and the family Meropidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Meropidae family
African Green Bee-eater
Merops viridissimus
Least Concern
Arabian Green Bee-eater
Merops cyanophrys
Least Concern
Asian Green Bee-eater
Merops orientalis
Least Concern
Black Bee-eater
Merops gularis
Least Concern
Black-headed Bee-eater
Merops breweri
Least Concern
Blue-bearded Bee-eater
Nyctyornis athertoni
Least Concern
Blue-breasted Bee-eater
Merops variegatus
Least Concern
Blue-cheeked Bee-eater
Merops persicus
Least Concern