Böhm's Bee-eater vs Black-headed Bee-eater
Merops boehmi compared with Merops breweri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Böhm's Bee-eater | Black-headed Bee-eater |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Merops boehmi | Merops breweri |
| Order | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Meropidae | Meropidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 16.0 cm (6.3 in) | 24.3 cm (9.6 in) |
| Weight | 17.2 g (0.61 oz) | 50.0 g (1.76 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Böhm's Bee-eater
Least Concern
Black-headed Bee-eater
About These Birds
Black-headed Bee-eater
The Black-headed Bee-eater is a large, striking bee-eater with a black head, a brilliant green back, and vivid red-chestnut underparts. It inhabits the forest-savanna transition zone and forest clearings in west-central Africa, particularly Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Like other bee-eaters, it hunts bees, wasps, and other flying insects, catching them in aerial sallies from exposed perches.